A series of short lectures given over two half days to explain the key concepts of statistics. Active participation using Poll Everywhere live audience participation software - this course is ideal for GP trainees who are preparing for the AKT exam and anyone in the primary care team who would like to increase their knowledge of statistics.

The Nationally set RCGP CSA Preparation Course, a must for anyone sitting the MRCGP CSA Exam. This two day preparation course takes place at the RCGP Assessment Centre in Euston and familiarises trainees with the assessment process for the CSA module.

A one-day course on joint and soft tissue injection for General Practitioners (including clinical assessment & conservative management). Reduce your referrals to secondary care.

This course teaches the key statistical skills needed to read papers and promises to give attendees the ability to understand and answer the statistics part of the AKT exam.

This one day accredited Clinical Skills course is fully funded by HEEoE and open to GP ST3's who are based in EoE. The course has been developed by experienced CSA examiners who will provide comprehensive feedback based on mock GP consultations to improve the clinical skills for more effective, efficient and patient-centred care.

The third installment of RCGP Mersey Faculty's wellbeing programme. Join us on the morning of Saturday 21 September for a return to the workshop of renowned Liverpool artist, Tom Murphy. This time, Tom will teach delegates how to model the human body.

This evening event is for First5 GPs and the presentation for the evening is by Mr Christopher Grime, Consultant at Alder Hey Children's Hospital Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Asthma for GPs and when to refer.

The East Scotland Faculty's Annual Dinner and AGM evening includes the AGM followed by three course dinner and presentation of the Annual Faculty Awards. Tickets are free for Members and £40.00 for non-members.

The North and West London Faculty are running an interactive theory and practice course designed to prepare those new to these skills to undertake minor surgical procedures. The course is also ideal for those already performing procedures who need to update or refresh their knowledge and skills. The course meets the DoH requirement (2014 DES minor surgery contract) for formal assessment of competency by the inclusion of Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) assessments during practical skills sessions. Learners will view videos demonstrations and undertake minor surgical skills under tutor guidance and observation. Small group work question and answer sessions illustrated presentations and practice kits skin pads and suture models enhance the learning opportunities build confidence and enhance surgical techniques and skills. Delegates will get 10 CPD points for completing this course.

CRUK/RCGP Wales invite you to attend a one day workshop focused on Primary Care and Cancer Matters in primary care. This workshop will be hosted by a keynote speaker, Dr Richard Roope (CRUK/RCGP Clinical Champion for Cancer).

This evenings talk is with Dr Swati Jha – Consultant Gynaecologist. Dr Jha is an accredited Sub-specialist in Urogynaecology and a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Her main areas of interest are Urogynaecology (vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence) and General Gynaecology (period problems). She is the lead for Perineal Trauma and has an interest in vulval and perineal problems (enlarged labia and vaginal laxity) and also problems of painful sex. She is actively involved in Urogynaecology research, holds several grants and has published in international journals and written book chapters. This is FREE for members and is a must for GP/GP Trainees. A buffet will be provided.

This 1 day AKT Preparation course is delivered by the RCGP Wessex Faculty education team and has been developed specifically to help you to reach your maximum exam potential. Using up to date RCGP mock examination questions. We believe it is simply the best preparation that you can get for the exam.

Are you worried about doing telephone triage or perhaps you are 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 practiced effectively. This day is entirely practical and will give you tools and techniques to handle telephone consultations.

The focus of this course is to improve confidence knowledge and skills of General Practitioners in assessing and diagnosing common musculoskeletal conditions and hernia in the primary care setting. This will include common traumatic injuries encountered both acute and chronic and also common non-trauma related musculoskeletal presentations.

Join us for an update on ophthalmology at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce on 25 September. The evening will start with a light supper and chance to network with colleagues at 18.00 followed by the main event at 19.00. Speakers:- Mr Amit Patel Mr Yajati Ghosh Programme:- 18:00 - 19:00 Registration and supper 19:00 - 20:00 Tale of two lenses 20:00 - 21:00 Lesions around the eye 21:00 close

Working with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub, BringBaby aims to provide free professional development update events to those on parental leave, career break or who work whilst having young children and take the stress out of having to find childcare for the day – simply bring your baby to the update event and learn whilst with your baby. Hear about recent updates within your profession, network with local colleagues and enjoy a day with a difference with your baby. Babies of 18 months and under are welcome to attend with their parent.

The event will focus particularly on common allergic disease in children. This day is particularly targeted towards doctors and nurses working in the primary care setting, but any interested healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. Topic highlights: management of (i) a wheezy child; (ii) food allergy in children; (iii) eczema in children.

This interactive event is hosted by RCGP Mersey Faculty and is designed to help personally develop Primary Care Network leaders, including Directors and Board members, for their leadership roles.

RCGPNI , in collaboration with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) invite you to attend a one day course on Wednesday 25th September.

Welcome to our quarterly extended evening lecture held at Newcastle Medical School. Dr Helen Jarvis with her colleagues will be discussing topics on liver disease. Reduce rates for RCGP members. All primary care workers welcome!

Are you a newly qualified GP or First5 GP or have you recently moved to West of Scotland? Then why not attend The RCGP West of Scotland Faculty hosted First5 Welcome Event. During the evening we will discuss appraisals covering some top tips and looking at what your local faculty can offer you including RCGP benefits. It will also be an excellent opportunity for you to meet and network with your fellow colleagues and local RCGP contacts, helping you build a supportive network from across the West of Scotland region and beyond. Event Overview: • Arrival, refreshments and light evening buffet. • Welcome - Chair of RCGP Scotland Faculty • What is First5 (how RCGP can support you) • Appraisal/Re-validation Tips • Chance to meet members of your local RCGP Faculty Board ***Please note*** a follow up event will be organised for this event at Hilton Grosvenor, Glasgow, Wednesday 6 November 2019, 18:00 - 21:00. Registration will be open shortly for this event.

The one day course, fully funded by Health Education East of England will consist of lectures and presentations for the morning, then small group workshops in the afternoon, focusing on examinations and system specific presentations (e.g. hearing loss, understanding audiograms/ dizziness and examinations / manoeuvres for this). Lectures would cover systems (common / red flag presentations in the ear, nose, etc).

This course run by the North West Faculty will give an introduction to the AKT paper study designs and basic statistics clinical epidemiology application of evidence in practice mock exam and group exercises.

Ophthalmology in Primary Care

The Faculty would like to welcome all their First5 members to attend this Free First5 evening meeting. We hope you will join us for this event and take advantage of an excellent opportunity to meet your peers and network.