Courses and events

Online

The Power of Breath

Breathing is something that we do automatically but there are great benefits to making the process conscious. Here we teach a variety of different breathing techniques and outline the physiological and psychological benefits of each.

• Date

  17 September 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  122

Zoom

A trainer's guide to the SCA: case examples and exam preparation

Join us for the second of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

• Date

  18 September 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1972

Online

Appraisal Made Easy

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

• Date

  19 September 2025

• Start time

  13:00

• Places left

  168

Zoom

AKT preparation course

This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.

• Date

  23 September 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  70

Online

An introduction to speaking publicly or via the media for GPs

Giving you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well. This is the world of the soundbite, the app, the tweet, the word cloud. It’s a world of 24-hour rolling news... of vox pops, webcasts and video clips. In business today, you are expected to be able to communicate quickly and simply: » to hit the right note » to come across well » to create memory. Whether it’s talking via broadcast or narrowcast TV, on radio, to the press, or presenting to an audience – live or virtual – the right preparation gives you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well.

• Date

  24 September 2025

• Start time

  13:00

• Places left

  166

Welcome to your College | Induction event for new GP Registrars

The RCGP Faculties invite all new trainees who started their first year of GP training (ST1s) as of August 2025 to join and hear from RCGP Officers, National and local GP Registrar reps and discover your membership benefits.

• Date

  24 September 2025

• Start time

  15:00

• Places left

  993

Zoom

Pain management | One Day Essentials

Pain management is evolving. New research, innovative therapies, and a deeper understanding of lived experiences are reshaping how we approach complex and Persistent Pain. Join us for this dynamic, one-day event where leading experts and patients with lived experience will bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world practice.

• Date

  25 September 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  3442

Royal College of General Practitioners

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 October 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  20

Zoom

Managing long COVID-19 in primary care | EWS

Long COVID-19 presents a significant challenge in general practice, with patients experiencing a broad and often debilitating range of symptoms. GPs are at the frontline of care, yet the evolving nature of research, varied presentations, and complexities of management can make it difficult to navigate. This webinar aims to empower and upskill GPs with the latest evidence-based understanding of Long COVID-19, its pathophysiology, and practical approaches to patient care. The session will feature expert-led talks, followed by interactive Q&A discussions.

• Date

  01 October 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  485