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.

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SWT Consultation Skills & Wellbeing: Conversations That Support You and Your Patients

This event is open to South West Thames Members of all grades and features Dr. Kiran Agarwal, a practising GP and life coach. She creates a safe space to uncover challenges that may be holding individuals back and explores practical strategies for growth. The session will also introduce Clean Language, a powerful alternative to traditional questioning, offering particularly valuable insights for IMGs as an effective consultation technique.

  • Date

    15 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    13

Touch the Past - Family Fun Day at the Weald & Downland Living Museum

The South West Thames Faculty invites you to step into 1,000 years of rural history and explore over 50 fascinating historic buildings. From cosy homes to working spaces, there’s something for everyone to discover. The day includes a guided tour of the iconic Downland Gridshell, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at the museum's workshop and artefacts collection. Lunch included. Perfect for families looking to learn, explore, and spend quality time together.

  • Date

    25 July 2026

  • Start time

    11:00

  • Places left

    20

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

    30 July 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    23

Brighton Pride 2026

RCGP is excited to be taking part in the walking parade at Brighton Pride 2026, and we’d love for you to join us on the day. Come along and show your support for what’s described as “the country’s most popular LGBTQ+ event.”

  • Date

    01 August 2026

  • Start time

    11:00

  • Places left

    6

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

    04 August 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    74

Bones, Beasts & Breakthroughs: A Unique Museum Experience

South London and South West Thames LCaRM Groups are delighted to invite you to a truly unique and enriching experience at the UCL Grant Museum of Zoology.

  • Date

    14 August 2026

  • Start time

    10:30

  • Places left

    20

Appraisal Made Easy - September 2026

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    268

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

    10 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    21

Mindfulness for Life intro / taster session 1

Join Dr Stephanie Jackson at this taster session, following attending this session Stephanie will be offering you the opportunity to join an 8 week mindfulness course

  • Date

    10 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    23