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.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. Designed for members and led by the profession, this peer-reviewed conference provides a dedicated space to address the specific concerns, insights, and challenges facing general practice today.

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Effective out of hours training | part 2

This is the second of two online courses aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.


  • Date

    03 October 2026
  • Start time

    09:30
  • Places left

    40

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This SCA preparation course is designed to help ST3s who are preparing to sit their SCA examination. The day will involve our lead facilitator showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.


  • Date

    14 October 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    36

Driving Licence webinar for IMG GP Registrars 2026

The RCGP Tamar Faculty is partnering with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to bring you a special one-hour webinar. This session is designed specifically for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP registrars, and will give you the opportunity to get all your questions about the UK driving licence process answered directly by the DVLA.


  • Date

    14 October 2026
  • Start time

    12:00
  • Places left

    93

Change management for 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

James Mackenzie Lecture and RCGP Scotland drinks reception

Inviting all members and non-members to attend the 2026 James Mackenzie Lecture and RCGP Scotland welcome drinks, which is taking place in-person at the Glasgow Science Centre on 28 October, ahead of RCGP Annual Conference 2026.


  • Date

    28 October 2026
  • Start time

    18:00
  • Places left

    91

Glasgow Members' and Fellows' Ceremony | 30 October 2026 | Evening

Join us in Glasgow for our Members' and Fellows' ceremony. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] or MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.


  • Date

    30 October 2026
  • Start time

    18:00
  • Places left

    131

Medical terminology for non-medical staff

This is a fun and interactive workshop giving non-clinical staff the required skills to break down even the longest medical words into something understandable. Delegates will learn the basic rules of terminology and how to apply them to a number of typical in-practice situations. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.


  • Date

    19 November 2026
  • Start time

    13:30
  • Places left

    21

North East Scotland November Faculty Board Meeting and AGM

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 onThursday 19 November 2026, virtually via MS Teams. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please email gemma.gee@rcgp.org.uk.


  • Date

    19 November 2026
  • Start time

    19:00
  • Places left

    99

RCGP Scotland Members' and Fellows' Ceremony | 04 February 2027

Join us in Edinburgh for our Members' and Fellows' ceremony. These events are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers, and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] or MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.


  • Date

    04 February 2027
  • Start time

    12:00
  • Places left

    329