Join us for our first 'Out of Hours' evening lecture with hot buffet dinner provided. In partnership with Spire Hospital and the Liverpool Medical Institution, the RCGP Mersey Faculty are pleased to present the first of our monthly lecture evenings. Approved +2 CPD points with certificate provided at the end of the event.

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 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.

This event is aimed at trainees going through their final year of training and soon to be transitioning to fully qualified. This event will equip you with the non-clinical information on what to expect and how to prepare for life as a newly qualified GP.

NHS Midlands and East, in collaboration with the RCGP would like to invite you to our upcoming, FREE, ‘Welcome to First5’ event which aims to equip delegates with the need to know information as a newly qualified GP.

Retired GPs and Late Career GPs lunch

Excellent opportunity to develop CPD in a common area of general practice with a well known and experienced local consultant Dr Lynne Rogerson. Hot bufffet at 18:15pm Talk to start at 19:00pm

Join us for an update on ENT at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce on 22 May. Topics covered will be Vertigo and the management of sinusitis there will also be 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 Matthew Trotter, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Spire Parkway Hospital Mr Shahram Anari, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Spire Parkway Hospital

This course aims to cover some of the competencies required by the RCGP for OOH training. OOH emergencies will be covered as well as real clinical cases will be discussed.

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.

Hypertension: The Silent Assassin. Making a difference in reducing CVD in primary care.

We are excited to announce that the Tri-Service General Practice Conference (formerly known as the Tri-Service GP Conference) is returning! This course is only for military GPs, military trainees, and Civilian Medical practitioners. Any questions, please contact Jodie.blackadder@gmail.com

Join us for this free practical training day focusing on current best practice in the identification and management of autoimmune disease. The day will be in an informal style creating an interactive and lively discussion environment. Clinical experts will discuss how they use diagnostic testing in everyday practice to influence how they manage patients with autoimmune disease.

This First5 meeting is another free event the Faculty offers to their members. We have started forming local groups in the area, feel free to come along to meet with your peers and find/establish a group closer into your area.

Free monthly CPD event available to members and non-members. These meetings offer the opportunity to educate and socialise with colleagues.

RCGPNI invite all GP Practice Managers to this half day course which will focus on Pensions.

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

Meet up with colleagues for a lunch and an afternoon catch up.

Course programme 19:00 – 19:30 Registration and hot dinner (included in price) 19:30 – 19:40 Welcome and introductions 19:40 – 20:00 “An OOPE of Public Health in Harvard” Dr Louisa Harding-Edgar will discuss her Fulbright scholarship and how she arranged an OOPE (Out of Programme Experience) in Harvard. 20:00 – 20:20 “International opportunities in general practice” Dr Ula Chetty and Dr Nick Mamo will discuss global health opportunities provided by the RCGP Junior International Committee and Vasco da Gama network 20:20 – 20:40 “GPwSI in infectious diseases/travel medicine” Dr Ciaran Doyle will discuss opportunities to combine UK general practice with travel medicine/ID work 20:40 – 21:00 Questions and discussion

Managing the Menopause in General Practice

Life After ST3 - Careers Fair Date: Wednesday 29th May 2019. Venue - The Marriott Hotel, Glasgow. Time – 08:30 – 16:30

The next edition of the Wednesday Webinar Series by the RCGP Wessex Faculty will be on the topic of Skin Cancers delivered by Dr Hywel Cooper, Consultant Dermatologist. This will be a pre-recorded webinar which you can watch at a time or place convenient to you. We would also like to tailor this specifically to our audience, and request that you send us any questions you might have for Dr Cooper to answer during the recording. Please book a place and once registered you will be sent a link and password to watch at your convenience.

This free one day interactive course is open to East of England GP Trainees and is fully funded by HEEEoE. The course will cover a range of dermatological topics including common dermatoses, lesions (including skin cancer) and paediatrics alongside experienced GP trainers and GPwSI who will provide support and feedback throughout the day.

Dr David Kernick will be presenting this evening workshop on headache. A complimentary supper will be served from 7.00pm.

Have you had patients ask about mindfulness? Or have you recommended it to patients, in the knowledge that there are some researched benefits to mental health? Then, you might have found yourself asking the questions, “what is mindfulness?” and ‘do I know enough about it?”. This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to explore such questions further.