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 | Refresher (includes DOPS) | London

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs practising minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs wanting to practise minor surgery outside of London)

  • Date

    01 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    22

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3

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

    06 May 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    148

Managing Uncertainty in Medicine

Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of general practice but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This session, hosted be the Resilient Practice team, provides a simple, evidence-based framework to recognise and manage uncertainty, reduce cognitive load, and support safe shared decision-making.

  • Date

    06 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    121

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint Injections | Middlesborough

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels.

  • Date

    07 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

Severn International meeting - Spring Vision Board Party

Calling all International GPs and GP registrars. Calling all International GPs and GP Registrars in the Severn faculty, please join us for this online event - SPRING VISION BOARD 2026 - “Reflections on the Year Ahead”

  • Date

    07 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    7

SYNT, Yorkshire and Humber & The Ridings Family Fun Day 2026

We would like to invite all members from the SYNT, Yorkshire and Humber and the Riding Faculties and their families to join us for a day out at Yorkshire Wildlife Park! The day will include complimentary lunch and discounted admission to the park for all RCGP members only. Book early as tickets are limited.

  • Date

    10 May 2026

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    73
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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

    11 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

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

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

    12 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    32

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Warrington, 9.30am

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Warrington. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on CPR, including a certificate for both adult and children, in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines 2021, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 non-refundable for non-members. Practice staff welcome. Other venues and dates available to book.

  • Date

    12 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    7