Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

First5 to Partnership (In-Person)

First5 to partnership is a dynamic new programme that aims to support GPs who are in their first five years after qualifying. Led by an experienced GP coach, this programme includes workshops to offer practical tools and techniques, short webinars throughout the year, an annual networking event and ongoing peer support through a closed WhatsApp group. The course will take place in person over two half-day sessions on Thursday 18 September, 09:30-16:30 and Thursday 30 October, 09:30-16:30 at the Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue.

  • Date

    18 September 2025

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    0

The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen

North East Scotland | Ian Murray Scott Lecture 2025

Join the North East Scotland Faculty for their Annual Lecture with guest speaker, Professor Lindsey Pope talking on 'General Practice in 2025: What really is the value?' Value is a rich and layered concept, meaning different things to different people. Professor Pope will challenge attendees to consider the different ways the value of general practice can be recognised and articulated to the public, the profession and policy makers. In-person and virtual attendance options are available.

  • Date

    18 September 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    116

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

    1971

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

    160

Zoom

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3 | Online

Safeguarding is simply part of the holistic care we provide in general practice. We are frequently in contact with patients who are victims and survivors of abuse and it is essential that they receive a compassionate, competent and appropriate safeguarding response from general practice, regardless of where they live in the UK or which professional they come into contact with. 4.5 CPD points for this course.

  • Date

    24 September 2025

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    133

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

    974

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

    3273

The Apex Hotel, Dundee

RCGP Scotland Apex Group September 2025

Invitation only to the RCGP Scotland Apex Group

  • Date

    25 September 2025

  • Start time

    12:30

  • Places left

    19

Microsoft Teams

Care Navigation at reception 2025

Back by popular demand, RCGP Scotland welcome Dr Val McGarrell from Prima Linea Training to deliver another two-part training course for non-clinical staff on the frontline of the GP Practice. Open to practice staff, reception supervisors and practice managers from across Scotland, this training aims to support, encourage and upskill practice teams to deliver and grow non-clinical care navigation (the new term for signposting).

  • Date

    07 October 2025

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    32