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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East Scotland Faculty Board meeting - March 2026

East Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Lloyd Thompson and members of the Faculty Board, would like to invite you to the Faculty Board meeting that will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2026 virtually via Zoom. All local Faculty members are welcome to attend the Board meeting as observers if they wish.

  • Date

    03 March 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    50

North Scotland Faculty: March Board Meeting 2026

North Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Chris Williams, and members of the Faculty Board would like to invite you to the Faculty's next Board meeting, which will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2026, virtually via Zoom. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please email gemma.gee@rcgp.org.uk.

  • Date

    03 March 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    99

Meet your (career) match

East Scotland Faculty trainees are invited to an evening careers networking event. You'll meet GPs working in big practices, small practices, rural and urban areas, academics, those working in OOHs, salaried GPs, partners, locums, GPs with extended roles - promoting the wide range of career opportunities within the world of general practice. School of Medicine, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee

  • Date

    04 March 2026

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

    22

Part Two - Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use 2026

RCGP Scotland's well-regarded two-part course designed to assist primary care professionals to help and care for people affected by drug use.

  • Date

    13 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    18

Clinical decision-making for skin infections: from Group A Strep to insect bites

Skin infections are the third most common reason for antibiotic prescribing in primary care, accounting for around 7% of antibiotic prescriptions. This webinar will explore cellulitis in different scenarios such as Group A Strep presentation and insect bites by summarising NICE prescribing guidance and best practice recommendations for management. It will also offer practical tips on how to improve antibiotic prescribing and action planning for skin infections in your practice, as well as how to provide safety netting advice.

  • Date

    17 March 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    632

East Scotland LCARM Talk - Adventures of a Deep‑Sea Diver

Join us to hear from accomplished deep-sea explorer, Alec Crawford, as he shares insights from over 50 years of searching for shipwrecks worldwide — including the SS Politician and the RMS Oceanic. An inspiring journey of adventure, resilience and life under pressure.

  • Date

    25 March 2026

  • Start time

    12:15

  • Places left

    17

Call handling and note taking

This GP reception training is designed to help you understand the communication process, the impact of the telephone, message taking and reflection. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  • Date

    03 June 2026

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    27

Motivation and teamwork in the practice team

This workshop is designed to provide you with the foundations of great teamwork and motivation in the workplace. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  • Date

    27 August 2026

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    29

Change management Practice Managers

This workshop is designed for Practice Managers to help you learn the tools required for good change management in your Practice. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  • Date

    21 October 2026

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    30