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.

Book now for Annual Conference 2026
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Primary Care Unfiltered: Leadership Beyond the Clinic Room — An IMG Perspective

An honest fireside conversation with Dr Tahir Mehmood on the realities of leadership in general practice, from navigating the system as an IMG GP to becoming a partner, driving community impact, and raising over £300,000 for a paediatric operating theatre in Kotli, Pakistan. This session explores the personal decisions and experiences that shape primary care leaders, for our IMG community.

  • Date

    21 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    18

Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.

  • Date

    22 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    5

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint injections | London

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels.

  • Date

    22 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    1

Cartooning Sparkling Moments in Care: Graphic Medicine Workshop

  • Date

    22 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    40

Euphoria Dance & Movement Session - Friday 22 May 2026

EUPHORIA Dance & Movement is a joyful, one hour pop fuelled class on 2 May 2026, 10–11am, at St Paul’s Church, Heaton Moor. Led by Manchester based award winning artist Helen Goalen, each session includes a cardio warm up, simple routine and calming cool down. Open to all abilities, no experience needed. Free for RCGP members, £10 for non members. Expect an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere focused on joy, creativity and making time for yourself in a supportive, uplifting space for everyone.

  • Date

    22 May 2026

  • Start time

    20:00

  • Places left

    20

Creative writing for wellbeing - May 2026

Wellbeing sessions guiding members through creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.

  • Date

    25 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    50

Teaching Opportunities for GPs - May 2026

Are you looking to broaden your professional horizon? Do you enjoy teaching but are not sure how to access academic roles as a GP other than traditional supervisor roles? This webinar will give you an insight into the many options for GPs to extend their roles through teaching and research.

  • Date

    28 May 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    59

East Scotland Faculty's John Lawson Annual Lecture

East Scotland Faculty are delighted to announce the John Lawson Annual Lecture for 2026, taking place in Dundee on Thursday 28 May, with the option to attend in person or online via Zoom. We are pleased to welcome Dr Gordon McLeay FRCGP as this year’s speaker. As former RCGP East Scotland Faculty Provost and Board Member, Dr McLeay will share his insights on a career in general practice.

  • Date

    28 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    42

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint Injections | Cambridge

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels.

  • Date

    02 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    2