Join us and the Faculty of Excellence in Primary Care Education - Gastroenterology for a full days course looking at a Pragmatic Approach to Managing GI in Primary Care. Subjects that will be covered include: When to refer for upper GI endoscopy, Which diarrheoa patient requires secondary referral? Clinical update and tips for management of Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease and much more.

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs applying to practise minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs looking to practise minor surgery outside of London).

With support from the South London Faculty, Guy’s and St Thomas’, will be running a free evening teaching event on 17 July 2019. This course will provide an update on chronic kidney disease.

This annual celebration which will take place at Bath Racecourse and is for all Severn Deanery GPST3/4s to mark successful completion of GP training with colleagues and supervisors and to celebrate the start of their GP careers. Our guest speaker this year is Dr Zoe Williams who will give the Michael Lennard Lecture entitled:'A Lifestyle Prescription for ourselves. My Story!' The afternoon will be followed by an early evening celebratory BBQ. Educational and Clinical Supervisors, APDs, TPDs, Deanery and University colleagues are also warmly welcomed. All attendees are required book their place at this free event. Please ensure you include your role and ST status if applicable during the booking process.

Join us for an orthopaedic update at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce on 17 July. Topics covered will be foot and hip conditions and will also provide an opportunity to network. The evening will start with a light supper at 18.00 followed by the main event at 19.00. Speakers:- Mr Trevor Lawrence, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire Parkway Hospital Mr James Ramos, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire Parkway Hospital

Are you worried about doing telephone triage or perhaps you're already experienced in this high risk area and want to brush up on your skills? This course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practised effectively. This day is entirely practical and will give you tools and techniques to best handle telephone consultations.

A recruitment and networking evening for trainees, newly qualified GPs and GPs.

The RCGP SYNT retired members (and those nearing retirement) are meeting again to discuss - New and Old: Identities and Retirement. Retirement presents an opportunity not only for shedding or retaining roles, but also for reclaiming and discovering others. How does this affect our sense of identity? Come and explore this topic with Lesley Neal and others. It is a chance to hear others’ views, network, have a healthy lunch and get out to have a walk in beautiful surroundings.

The South London Faculty host two social events each year. Come along and get to know your local Faculty and colleagues, attending our annual summer social - wine, light bites, networking and exhibition viewing at The Wellcome Trust in Euston, London.

Are you worried about doing telephone triage or perhaps you're already experienced in this high risk area and want to brush up on your skills? This course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practised effectively. This day is entirely practical and will give you tools and techniques to best handle telephone consultations.

Retired members, those nearing retirement and retired associates of the Humber and the Ridings faculty are invited to join us at The Ivy in York centre for a special lunch in their exotic private dining room. FREE for members, non-members fee shown.

This evening event is for First5 GPs and the presentation for the evening is by Dr Sujata Gupta is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Wellbeing Committee Meeting Radisson Blu Tottenham Court Rd, London 11am- 3pm (welcome drinks from 10:30)

We run this event in conjunction with North Herts Medical Society NHMS. It is a full day course aimed and planned for GPs. The contents of the day has been carefully planned out to help GPs get updated on topics that they come across in their everyday practice.

Free monthly CPD event available to members and non-members. These meetings offer the opportunity to educate and socialise with colleagues. Each month the Tamar Faculty put on free monthly CPD events available to members and non-members.  These meetings offer the opportunity to gain valuable CPD and the chance to meet and socialise with colleagues.

The course is designed to provide GPs with the knowledge of how they can rapidly learn to improve diagnostic accuracy on Genital Dermatology, Infections-Viral/bacterial and fungal and Common dermatoses in pigmented skin.

The North and West London Faculty will be running an interactive theory and practice course covering the assessment diagnosis treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as: frozen shoulder carpal tunnel tennis/golfers elbow (trigger finger) De Quervains tenosynovitis rotator cuff tendinopathy acromioclavicular joint OA bicipital tendonitis trochanteric bursitis aspiration/ injection of the knee joint Carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA). The course prepares those new to these skills to undertake examination and injection and will deepen and refresh the knowledge and skills of those already performing injections. The course includes Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) assessments during practical skills sessions for those wishing to evidence competence in a given procedure. Learners will view videos demonstrations and undertake examination and injection using highly detailed and accurate simulated models overseen by experienced tutors and clinicians. Small group work question and answer sessions illustrated presentations and practice sessions enhance the learning opportunities build confidence and enhance techniques and skills. Delegates will get 5 CPD points on completion of the course.

Evening 'listening event' hosted by RCGP President Professor Mayur Lakhani to give frontline GPs an opportunity to talk directly to the College in a 'Chatham House' format about what you think we can do to better meet your needs and expectations.

Join your fellow GPs at a social event organised by the Vale of Trent Faculty. You can play board games, relax and find out who will be the ‘Vale of Trent GP Games Champion’. Places limited, please book by 22 July.

We are excited to announce that for the first time ever the RCGP has been selected to have an official presence at both the London, Manchester and Brighton & Hove Pride events. Free wristbands are available for RCGP members to be a part of our Brighton Walking float, plus discounted Pride in the Park wristbands are separetly on sale.

A half day workshop which will give an overview and update for the non-specialist GP, practice nurse or pharmacist on contraception.

RCGP White Rose faculty invites all Yorkshire RCGP members to this years summer social. Join us at the Royal Armouries, Leeds on Saturday 17 August for an afternoon of good banter, BBQ food and explore arms and armour from across the world This event is free for all RCGP members plus one adult guest and two children.

Recognition, assessment and management of eating disorders presenting in childhood by Dr Joy Olver Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead NHS Tayside CAMHS

All South East AiTs and new First5s are invited to the our annual AiT social evening. Whether you are a new AiT or a new First5 celebrating completing your training, come along to this free social and networking event. Free to Members.

This course will give GPSTs the opportunity to learn all about the AKT exam and it provides an opportunity to sit a mock exam which is then marked as a group on the day giving you time to discuss answers and understand where you have done well and highlight some development areas for you.