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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Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) | London

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    24 November 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

Perth | Minor Surgery

This two-day course is open to Scotland-based trainees, general practitioners and practice nurses and will enable attendees to develop the skills required to run a successful minor surgery service in primary care. Topics covered include; minor skin procedures and non-surgical techniques, as well as advice about how to set up a service and the medico-legal and contractual obligations required of those practicing minor surgery.

  • Date

    24 November 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    24

Thames Valley faculty Board meeting Nov 2026

Board meeting for Thames Valley faculty observers/guests are welcome, please express interest in doing so to Faculty Admin at thamesvalley3@rcgp.org.uk

  • Date

    24 November 2026

  • Start time

    18:45

  • Places left

    30

South Yorkshire and North Trent (SYNT) Faculty Board Meeting - November 2026

Join us at the SYNT November Faculty Board Meeting and help influence the direction of general practice across South Yorkshire and North Trent. Our board meeting is an opportunity to hear what’s happening locally, share your perspective, and see how our board feeds into national discussions through the RCGP Council. Whether you're exploring ways to get more involved or simply want to stay connected with regional GP activity, your contribution can make a real difference. Come along and be part of shaping our collective voice.

  • Date

    24 November 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    49

RCGP Wales Members' and Fellows' Ceremony | 25 November 2026 | Morning

Join us in Swansea for our Members' and Fellows' ceremony. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] or MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.

  • Date

    25 November 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    242

Introduction to dermoscopy | Online and in-person

Join us in-person or online for an introductory course on dermoscopy on Wednesday 25 November 2026. This course will focus on practical aspects like clinical lesion recognition and basic dermoscopy principles, making it relevant for clinicians dealing with skin lesion recognition and management.

  • Date

    25 November 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    200

RCGP Wales Members' and Fellows' Ceremony | 25 November 2026 | Afternoon

Join us in Wales for our Members' and Fellows' ceremony. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] or MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.

  • Date

    25 November 2026

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    214

Bringing physical activity research into the consulting room: translating the latest research into practical actions

Join us as we summarise some of the latest global research, dig into the outcomes of recent studies into Active Practices and parkrun, providing guidance for you to get involved in research whilst also leaving practical clinical takeaways.

  • Date

    25 November 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    477

Mersey Faculty Board - November 2026

Our Faculty Board meets quarterly (February, June, September, and November), primarily online. It comprises GP volunteers, lay representatives, and members from groups like First5 and GP registrars. Volunteers bring insights, share local updates, and shape general practice via feeding in to National Council Meetings. We encourage local GPs to join the Mersey Faculty and contribute actively.

  • Date

    25 November 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    49