Education Portal
Our Education Portal provides hundreds of hours of content including talks from leading experts and professional development support.
Educational Highlights
Discover featured education from the College, including upcoming flagship events, popular catch-up content, and selected educational resources. From expert-led symposia and specialty updates to recordings, reflections, and key learning highlights, this page brings together some of the most valuable opportunities to support your ongoing professional development.
Whether you’re engaging with live discussions, catching up on education, or revisiting key insights and reflections, with RCPE you’ll find high-impact resources designed to support your ongoing development and help you stay at the forefront of your field.
St Andrew's Day - our annual flagship event
Each year, the College’s flagship St Andrew’s Day symposium brings together clinicians from across the UK and beyond for two days of practical learning, expert discussion, and shared experience in acute and general medicine. A long-standing highlight of the RCPE educational calendar, the symposium is recognised for delivering clinically relevant updates that support day-to-day practice while exploring the future of acute care.
With contributions from leading experts across a broad range of specialties, the programme combines practical “back to basics” approaches with the latest developments shaping modern medicine. Sessions are designed to support clinicians at every stage of their career, from those early in training to experienced consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues working across acute care settings. The symposium has continued to grow year after year, attracting delegates both in person and online through its flexible hybrid format and highly regarded catch-up access.
Alongside the educational programme, delegates value the opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and experience the unique atmosphere of Edinburgh during the festive season. Whether attending for clinical updates, professional development, or networking with peers across the acute medical community, St Andrew’s Day remains one of the UK’s leading meetings for clinicians working across acute and inpatient care.
Bookings for the 2026 symposium are now open.
Regional Events
Throughout the year, the College hosts a series of in-person events across the UK alongside online clinical updates with our international colleagues. Both bring together high-quality education and opportunities to discuss global and local issues for members and non-members. These events has taken place in Aberdeen, Newcastle, Belfast and with colleagues in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Qatar, and Australia to name a few.
You can find out about the latest regional events via our events pages.
Acute Medicine for the Generalist course
The RCPE Acute Medicine for the Generalist course is one of the College’s key annual educational events, designed to support clinicians working at the medical “front door” in an increasingly complex and fast-paced healthcare environment. Bringing together expert speakers and practical case-based learning, the course focuses on safe decision-making, avoiding harm, and delivering high-quality care for diverse and vulnerable patient groups.
With content relevant to trainees, consultants, and the wider multidisciplinary workforce, the course provides practical updates and clinical insights that can be applied directly to everyday practice.
Join us in June 2026 for the latest edition of this popular and highly practical course.
Medical Trainee Conference
Hosted annually by the College’s Trainees & Members’ Committee, the Medical Trainees Conference brings together doctors in training from across the UK and beyond for a day of focused, practical learning and peer connection. Covering key areas of acute and inpatient medicine, the conference is designed to support clinical decision-making, escalation, and continuity of care through sessions that reflect the real-world challenges trainees encounter throughout training. Alongside expert-led education, delegates also benefit from valuable networking opportunities with colleagues at different stages of their careers.
Look out for details of the 2027 conference on our events page.
International Course in Care of the Older Adult
Held each year, this international course brings together leading experts from the UK and around the world to share the latest insights, innovations, and practical approaches in care of the older adult. Designed for consultants, resident doctors, GPs, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals, the course offers clinically relevant learning for healthcare professionals working across a wide range of settings internationally. With a strong focus on shared experience, multidisciplinary discussion, and global perspectives in older people’s healthcare, the course continues to attract delegates from across the world each year.
Look out for updates on the 2027 course.
Blog: Women in Leadership: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
This event brought together inspiring voices to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping women’s leadership journeys. The blog captures these conversations and the strategies discussed to support women from all backgrounds, ensuring leadership pathways remain inclusive and empowering.