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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Dundee | Meet and Connect with your GPST1 Community

All GPST1s and trainers in East Scotland are invited to an informal evening of conversation, drinks, and light bites. This engaging event offers the chance to meet College representatives, learn about your local faculty, and explore the wide range of support and resources available through RCGP. ST2s and ST3s interested in connecting with their local faculty are welcome to attend.

  • Date

    27 August 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    26

Aberdeen | Meet and Connect with your GPST1 Community

All GPST1s and trainers in North East Scotland are invited to an informal evening of bowling, conversation, drinks, and light bites. This fun, engaging event offers the chance to meet College representatives, network with others and learn about your local faculty. ST2s and ST3s interested in connecting with their local faculty are welcome to attend.

  • Date

    28 August 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    23

Edinburgh | RCGP Scotland Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use Part One

This one-day, in-person course focuses on a holistic approach to helping people who use drugs in Scotland. Designed for people working at a generalist level in Scotland, this course can be completed in isolation or used as an introduction to Part Two. Participants will gain knowledge of practical harm reduction, drug death prevention, medication assisted treatment (e.g. methadone, buprenorphine), support for families and recovery journeys.

  • Date

    01 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    19

Perth | Meet and Connect with your GPST1 Community

All GPST1s and trainers in East and South East Scotland are invited to an informal evening of conversation, drinks, and light bites. This engaging event offers the chance to meet College representatives, learn about your local faculty, and explore the wide range of support and resources available through RCGP. ST2s and ST3s interested in connecting with their local faculty are welcome to attend.

  • Date

    01 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    29

Dundee | Meet your local Faculty Board

Did you know that RCGP is made up of a network of faculties, a unique infrastructure that supports members wherever you are? For members based in Angus, Dundee, North Fife and Perth & Kinross, you're part of the East Scotland Faculty. Members of all career stages are invited to this informal networking event at the DCA to meet your local representatives, understand the role of the Faculty Board and connect with peers from across the area. Food and networking from 18:00-19:15, followed immediately by the quarterly Board Meeting at 19:30, those interested can stay on to observe.

  • Date

    03 September 2026

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

    46

Orkney | Learn and Connect

Join the RCGP North East Scotland Faculty for a full-day Learn and Connect event at The Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney, on Saturday 5 September 2026. The day will include RCGP and Faculty updates, educational sessions, lunch and networking, and sessions with secondary care specialists, including Dr Shelagh Parkinson, Consultant Paediatrician. The event is part of the Faculty’s work to strengthen links with members and GP colleagues across the North East Scotland Faculty area, including remote and rural communities.

  • Date

    05 September 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    47

Online | North Scotland Faculty Board Meeting September

North Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Chris Williams and members of the Faculty Board, would like to invite you to the Faculty Board meeting that will take place on Tuesday 8 September 2026 virtually via Zoom. All local Faculty members are welcome to attend the Board meeting as observers if they wish.

  • Date

    08 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    100

Online | West Scotland Faculty Board Meeting

West Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Michael Blackmore and members of the Faculty Board, would like to invite you to the Faculty Board meeting that will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026 virtually via Zoom. All local Faculty members are welcome to attend the Board meeting as observers if they wish.

  • Date

    09 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    50

Online | North East Scotland Faculty Board Meeting September

North East Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Doug Naismith, and members of the Faculty Board would like to invite you to the Faculty's next Board meeting, which will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026, virtually via MS Teams. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please email gemma.gee@rcgp.org.uk.

  • Date

    09 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    99