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

    4

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

    9

Sustainability in General Practice - Webinar

This webinar is free of charge and is open to all members of the practice team. The Climate and Sustainability Representative for Northern Ireland will offer advice on sustainability and practical steps that can be taken to reduce a practice's carbon footprint.

  • Date

    05 June 2026

  • Start time

    12:30

  • Places left

    72

North West England Faculty Board Meeting -9 June 2026

Please join us at the North West England Faculty Board meeting and help influence the direction of general practice across North West England. The Faculty Board meeting is an opportunity to hear what's happening locally, share your perspective, and see how the board feeds into national discussions through the RCGP Council.

  • Date

    09 June 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    43

Midland Early & Established GP Careers Conference: Expanding Clinical Horizons in Primary Care

Join the RCGP Midland Faculty for the Early & Established GP Careers Conference 2026, designed for AiTs, First5 and Early Career GPs. Discover diverse clinical pathways, develop new skills, and explore innovative roles within primary care. Network with peers, learn from experienced clinicians, and gain inspiration to expand your professional horizons in modern general practice.

  • Date

    18 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    79

RCGP North Wales Faculty Your GP Journey: Thrive at Every Stage

Wherever you are in your GP career—trainee, First5, mid-career, or LCaRM—this event will help you shape your next steps. Join us for a complimentary one-day event with expert speakers, interactive workshops, and practical sessions covering career development, leadership, portfolio careers, wellbeing, finance, and mentorship. Connect with colleagues, gain new insights, and take the next step in your GP journey.

  • Date

    29 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    48

Understanding coroner's investigations

Get an introduction to coroner's investigations, advice on preparing a report for the coroner, and what to expect if you have to attend an inquest.

  • Date

    26 August 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    78

North East England AGM and Faculty Board meeting Sept 26

Our Faculty board meet in person in September and is made up of GP volunteers and Lay representatives. We also have representation from local groups such as student's groups, First 5 and GP Registrars.

  • Date

    14 September 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    24

An introduction to speaking publicly or via the media for GPs

Giving you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well. This is the world of the soundbite, the app, the tweet, the word cloud. It's a world of 24-hour rolling news... of vox pops, webcasts and video clips. In business today, you are expected to be able to communicate quickly and simply: » to hit the right note » to come across well » to create memory. Whether it's talking via broadcast or narrowcast TV, on radio, to the press, or presenting to an audience, live or virtual, the right preparation gives you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well.

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    126