Courses and events

Rated 9/10 for delegate satisfaction – discover the College’s wide-ranging catalogue of courses and events, designed to celebrate your achievements, support your wellbeing, develop your clinical and professional confidence, while connecting you to our diverse community.

We offer a diverse programme spanning everything from clinical updates and deep dives to management and leadership, wellbeing and innovation. Most events are free for RCGP members, and where there is a cost, you’ll benefit from preferential rates.

Looking for something specific? Easily search by event type, topic, location or date to find the perfect fit for your learning needs.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. Designed for members and led by the profession, this peer-reviewed conference provides a dedicated space to address the specific concerns, insights, and challenges facing general practice today.

Book now for Annual Conference 2026
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Vale of Trent 'Sip & Paint' Evening

Join us for a relaxing sip and paint evening aimed at early career GPs! Enjoy a creative, low-pressure environment with guided painting, great drinks, and the chance to unwind and connect with colleagues. No experience needed, just come along and enjoy a well-deserved break. Food provided. Free for members (refundable deposit).

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    15

Effective out of hours training | part 1

This is the first of two online courses aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.

  • Date

    26 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    30

AKT preparation course

This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.

  • Date

    29 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    77

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3

Safeguarding is simply part of the holistic care we provide in general practice. We are frequently in contact with patients who are victims and survivors of abuse and it is essential that they receive a compassionate, competent and appropriate safeguarding response from general practice, regardless of where they live in the UK or which professional they come into contact with. 4.5 CPD points for this course.

  • Date

    29 September 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    138

A trainer's guide to the SCA: an introduction - Part one

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Prof Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

  • Date

    01 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1941

Effective out of hours training | part 2

This is the second of two online courses aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.

  • Date

    03 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    34

Vale of Trent Senior Career Transitions Day

Join us for this one day event that aims to support local GPs in planning for the later stages of their careers, covering key topics such as retirement preparation, financial and pension guidance, and career transition opportunities. It also explores the psychological aspects of this phase and ways to extend or reshape a GP career. Attendees can network with colleagues and speak directly with support services, with lunch and refreshments provided. Free (£20 refundable deposit) for members, £20 for non-members.

  • Date

    07 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    30

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This SCA preparation course is designed to help ST3s who are preparing to sit their SCA examination. The day will involve our lead facilitator showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.

  • Date

    14 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    31

Driving Licence webinar for IMG GP Registrars 2026

The RCGP Tamar Faculty is partnering with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to bring you a special one-hour webinar. This session is designed specifically for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP registrars, and will give you the opportunity to get all your questions about the UK driving licence process answered directly by the DVLA.

  • Date

    14 October 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    90