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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Online | Thrive in First5 (Cohort 9)

Thrive in First5 is a new programme designed to support Scotland-based GPs in their first five years post-qualification. Led by an experienced GP coach, it offers workshops with practical tools and techniques, short webinars throughout the year, an annual networking event, and ongoing peer support via a closed WhatsApp group. The course will run on-line across three workshops (09:00–13:00) on Friday 4th December 2026, Friday 8th January 2027 and Friday 22nd January 2027

  • Date

    04 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    5
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RCGP wreath making - Cornwall

Join the RCGP Tamar Faculty at this seasonal wreath making workshop for First5 Tamar Faculty RCGP members. Relax and being creative with fellow GPs.

  • Date

    07 December 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    0

Severn Woodchester Park Wellbeing Walk

Severn Woodchester Park Wellbeing Walk - Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the well-kept paths of the National Trust Woodchester Park, a beautiful secluded wooded valley. We aim to walk for around two hours. This is an opportunity to meet other GPs and get some exercise along the way. We will provide refreshments at the end of the walk. Open to all RCGP members and their families.

  • Date

    09 December 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    7

Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. The session focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently.

  • Date

    14 January 2027

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    22

Glasgow | West Scotland Burns Night Celebration

Celebrate Burns Night, at Oran Mor, with colleagues from across the West Scotland Faculty. Reconnect, meet new faces, and enjoy an evening of conversation, food, and fun while learning more about your local Faculty.

  • Date

    20 January 2027

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    36

Next steps for First5 and GP Registrars

Are you a GP Registrar or recently CCT'd and wondering how to start looking for jobs as a GP, we have just the session you are looking for. Join us for the joint First5 and GP Registrar careers evening.

  • Date

    21 January 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    139

Edinburgh | A toast tae Rabbie: a Burns ceilidh celebration

Join us in giving 'A Toast tae Rabbie' at our Burns Ceilidh Celebration for a festive evening of Scottish tradition, dining and dancing in the heart of Edinburgh. Enjoy a traditional Burns supper, live ceilidh music and expert dance calling in great company. Whether you're an experienced dancer or a complete beginner, bring a friend and celebrate Scotland's national bard in true Scottish style.

  • Date

    22 January 2027

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

    73

Sharing the Joy of General Practice Between Generations

Join us for an intergenerational event designed to bring together our First5 and Later Career and Retired Members (LCARM) members for a day of learning, sharing, and connection. It's a great chance to share experiences, learn from each other, and build connections across generations.

  • Date

    29 January 2027

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    11

Edinburgh | Thrive in First5 (Cohort 10)

Thrive in First5 is a new programme designed to support Scotland based GPs in their first five years post-qualification. Led by an experienced GP coach, it offers workshops with practical tools and techniques, short webinars throughout the year, an annual networking event and ongoing peer support via a closed WhatsApp group. The course will run face to face across two workshops (09:30-15:30) on Friday 5 February and Friday 12 February 2027.

  • Date

    05 February 2027

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    14