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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Starting Strong in General Practice | Early careers conference

Join RCGP Scotland in the heart of Stirling for an energising, career-shaping day designed exclusively for GP registrars and early career GPs across Scotland.

  • Date

    13 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    22

Ask Us Anything About Your Financial Future – what should I have done by now?

Join us for a focused, interactive Q&A covering the key questions every GP faces, hosted by Wesleyan. From pensions and long‑term planning to income protection, savings, and making your money work harder. You’ll gain practical, actionable insights to help you feel more confident and in control of your financial journey.

  • Date

    13 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    136

RCGP Wales - Minor Surgery REFRESHER course, May

Our one-day Minor Surgery Refresher Course is an intensive practical programme designed to support healthcare professionals in refreshing and refining core minor surgical skills.

  • Date

    14 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    33

Triage and consultations by phone

This seminar offers practical tips on providing remote consultations in a safe and effective manner, including the latest guidance, regulations and the medico-legal issues to consider. Focuses on factors that might influence capacity, assessment of capacity, and mechanisms to protect those without it.

  • Date

    14 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    31

Essex Faculty Countryside & Heritage Walk

Join the Essex Faculty for a relaxed, family-friendly walk in the beautiful village of Coggeshall. Starting with tea, coffee and cake, this scenic 3-mile circular route offers a chance to connect, unwind and enjoy informal networking in a picturesque setting. Friends and family are welcome.

  • Date

    17 May 2026

  • Start time

    11:00

  • Places left

    6

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all 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, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

  • Date

    18 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    1

Dermatology | One Day Essentials

This free-to-members one-day interactive online conference will cover a range of dermatological health topics designed to support GPs in improving patient care. The conference will focus on key dermatological topics, including psoriasis, itchy patients, hair loss, skin disorders and many more. Additionally, it will address common presentations, management and diagnosis relevant to general practice.

  • Date

    19 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    2267

Online Writing Circle: Poetry to Write Your Truth

Join us for a generative writing class by author Lorna French where participants reflect on their own lives and experience by getting it all out onto the page.

  • Date

    19 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    4

Wessex Faculty - “Career Essentials: CV Writing and Interview Tips”

One hour online event, covering CV writing and Interview techniques. With time for Q&A also. Free to members, £10 for non members

  • Date

    19 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:15

  • Places left

    12