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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Preparing for work, Options in General Practice (ST3)

We would like to invite you to join our FREE Northern region zoom for all GPs. Ran with the BMA this is a course not to be missed, make sure your up to date with what you will need to know in your very near future! Relevant for GP reg and First5.

  • Date

    20 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

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The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.

  • Date

    21 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    35

Statistics for the AKT and beyond

Join us ONLINE for two half-days to explain the key concepts of statistics. You will improve existing knowledge and understanding, learn new skills, help interpret scientific papers and increase confidence in passing the AKT exam. Delegates are required to attend BOTH days.

  • Date

    21 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    11

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
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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

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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

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Cartooning Sparkling Moments in Care: Graphic Medicine Workshop

  • Date

    22 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    40

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

    64

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