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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Zoom

SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, 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

    16 April 2025
  • Start time

    19:00
  • Places left

    1919

Online

Active Bystander Training May 25

This event focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently. Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! This event has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team and we welcome anyone who works in a primary care setting to this event.


  • Date

    09 May 2025
  • Start time

    13:00
  • Places left

    28
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth

Joint Injections - Scotland

We are hosting two, separate, one-day Joint Injections courses on the 13 and 14 May. This course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients, who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections.


  • Date

    13 May 2025
  • Start time

    09:30
  • Places left

    0

Microsoft Teams

Upstanding for GP Practice staff

This training session on upstanding aims to empower GP practice staff to recognise poor behaviours and to become aware of the range of options they have available to them from not directly intervening through to direct action with recognised and approved psychologically safe strategies.


  • Date

    13 May 2025
  • Start time

    13:30
  • Places left

    34
Sold out

Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth

Joint Injections - Scotland

We are hosting two, separate, one-day Joint Injections courses on the 13 and 14 May. This course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients, who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections.


  • Date

    14 May 2025
  • Start time

    09:30
  • Places left

    1

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: how to become an Active Practice

The RCGP Active Practice Charter promotes practices building links with local physical activity providers, though funding can be a barrier to securing partnerships. Securing funding is a crucial step in launching and sustaining physical activity projects that benefit both healthcare staff and patients. This webinar will guide primary care professionals through the process of identifying and applying for financial support to implement initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity. By exploring various funding opportunities and successful case studies, participants will gain the tools and knowledge needed to develop compelling proposals and drive long-term engagement in physical activity within their practice or network.


  • Date

    14 May 2025
  • Start time

    18:30
  • Places left

    1091

Radisson Blue Hotel, Perth

Minor Surgery Skills - Scotland

This two-day course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses and will enable attendees to develop the skills required to run a successful minor surgery service in primary care. Topics covered include; minor skin procedures and non-surgical techniques, as well as advice about how to set up a service and the medico-legal and contractual obligations required of those practicing minor surgery.


  • Date

    15 May 2025
  • Start time

    09:30
  • Places left

    8

Microsoft Teams

Medical terminology for non-clinical practice staff

This is a fun and participative workshop to give staff the skills to break down event the longest medical word into something understandable. Delegates will learn the basic rules to terminology and apply them to a number of typical in-practice situations


  • Date

    05 June 2025
  • Start time

    13:30
  • Places left

    33

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: explore an extended role in lifestyle medicine

This webinar will explore the RCGP framework for an extended role in lifestyle medicine, covering possible qualifications , such as a primary medical qualification, MRCGP, and additional training in lifestyle medicine. It will discuss key competencies, such as person-centred care, team working, and supporting behaviour change. The session will also highlight leadership responsibilities, collaborative working, and sustainability in practice. Practical steps for maintaining skills and ongoing CPD will be addressed, alongside guidance on integrating lifestyle medicine into primary care.


  • Date

    18 June 2025
  • Start time

    18:30
  • Places left

    1072