Courses and events

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: explore an extended role in lifestyle medicine

This webinar will explore the RCGP framework for an extended role in lifestyle medicine, covering possible qualifications , such as a primary medical qualification, MRCGP, and additional training in lifestyle medicine. It will discuss key competencies, such as person-centred care, team working, and supporting behaviour change. The session will also highlight leadership responsibilities, collaborative working, and sustainability in practice. Practical steps for maintaining skills and ongoing CPD will be addressed, alongside guidance on integrating lifestyle medicine into primary care.

• Date

  18 June 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  766

Cosy Club, Nottingham

Vale of Trent Faculty Board Meeting June 2025

You are cordially invited to the Vale of Trent Faculty June 2025 Board meeting in person at the Cosy Club in Nottingham. The evening will start at 19:30 with a hot buffet and the meeting will begin promptly at 20:00. Observers are always welcome, particularly medical students, Foundation Doctors, and GP registrars.

• Date

  18 June 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  48

Zoom

Managing common eye conditions in primary care

This session will cover how to approach the eye in general practice, external eye disease, glaucoma & uveitis, assessment of the visual field and sudden visual loss.

• Date

  19 June 2025

• Start time

  12:30

• Places left

  190

Nottingham Lawn Tennis Club

IMG Employment Essentials Series: Interview skills workshop

Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) or a GP preparing for job interviews? This interactive, in-person workshop is designed to help you develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in GP interviews. Learn how to present your experience effectively, respond to challenging questions, and make a strong impression on potential employers. Refreshments provided.

• Date

  19 June 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  18

Zoom

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.

• Date

  24 June 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  34

Zoom

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3 | Online

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

  24 June 2025

• Start time

  10:00

• Places left

  134

Zoom

Using the ophthalmoscope and pupil examinations

This session will cover the ophthalmoscope, pupil examination, double vision and squint and eye problems in children.

• Date

  26 June 2025

• Start time

  12:30

• Places left

  193

Effective out of hours training | part 3: laboratory results, palliative care and telephone triage

This four-part online course is aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.

• Date

  01 July 2025

• Start time

  18:00

• Places left

  60

Effective out of hours training | part 4, sepsis, mental health and challenging situations

This four-part online course is aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies

• Date

  08 July 2025

• Start time

  18:00

• Places left

  60