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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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

    02 February 2027

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    85

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

    06 February 2027

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    50

How to Say No 2027

Habitually saying “yes” to all requests comes from a core belief that we must agree to everything to be valued. Here we challenge this concept and provide the specific tools for saying “no.”

  • Date

    10 February 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    192

Financial Survival Guide for IMGs in the UK

Wesleyan is hosting a free, interactive webinar designed specifically for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) navigating life and work in the UK. Explore the key financial challenges IMGs often face, from understanding payslips and the NHS pension scheme to managing credit, securing your money, and accessing potential grants or bursaries. You’ll also learn about mortgage and investment options, plus practical tips to help you feel more confident and informed. The one‑hour session includes plenty of time for your questions.

  • Date

    11 February 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    180

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 experienced examiners showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.

  • Date

    18 February 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

How to C.A.L.M Your Fears

Unprocessed negative emotions contaminate our responses and contribute to mayhem and misery. On this workshop delegates will learn to process all emotions in a healthy

  • Date

    24 February 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    213

The wider impact of Gambling: Harm to patients, families and communities

Gambling is a serious public health issue that can affect anyone. Up to 1.5 million adults in Great Britain are experiencing problem gambling and those negatively affected by someone else’s gambling are estimated to represent at least 3.6 million people in England, Scotland and Wales. This session explores the impact of an individual’s gambling on those around them – affected others. Led by Dr Emma Ryan, RCGP Clinical Champion for Gambling Harms, this practical webinar will also cover the NICE guidance (January 2025), how to identify gambling harms in primary care, local referral pathways, and the support available for patients and affected others. By attending this live webinar, your GP practice will receive the RCGP Gambling Harms practice resource pack and a GP practice accreditation certificate.

  • Date

    04 March 2027

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    233

Learn to paint webinar - step by step!

Whether you're a budding artist or total novice we would love for you to participate! Book and receive a list of equipment (widely available) then relax login and let Karen whisk you on an artistry adventure. More dates for this event have been added search painting in any of the Northern Faculties.

  • Date

    05 March 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    13

RCGP & AP Managing Addictions in Primary Care 2027

This joint RCGP and Addiction Professionals conference is the largest event in the UK for GPs, shared care workers, nurses, other primary care staff, specialists, commissioners and researchers interested in and involved with the management of people with drug and alcohol problems in primary care.

  • Date

    17 March 2027

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    250