Workshops and in-depth programmes
The RCP offer a wide range of professional development programmes for doctors of all grades and specialties and the wider multi-professional teams. We have extensive experience of delivering professional development programmes, in the UK and internationally, and our programmes can be commissioned for exclusive delivery.
The RCP have a world-class reputation for our educational programmes and use expert highly experienced and qualified faculty for all programme delivery. We can deliver off-the-shelf programmes or customise a programme for specific needs or audiences, ranging from one-day to multi‐day CPD accredited programmes, as well as RCP accreditations.
Commissioning programmes: Topics
The RCP has a broad portfolio of topics we can deliver on a commissioned basis. Programmes can be combined, tailored to specific audiences, (for example, for residents, for SAS doctors, for multi-professional teams) and delivered in-person at your workplace, at the RCP sites in London or Liverpool, or in a virtual classroom.
Educational and clinical supervisors have a pivotal role in the development and progression of doctors, and we offer comprehensive training for both of these roles. Our educational supervisor training meets the GMC standards and gives formal recognition to those with an explicit supervision role. Clinical supervision is broader, and suitable for all grades of doctor who have a role in workplace-based assessment, providing feedback and/or development opportunities to others.
Mentoring can have a positive impact on both a personal and an organisational level. We can help your NHS trust establish a mentoring scheme, as well as offer training which equips your doctors with the tools to establish mentoring activity at a level that is achievable and sustainable.
RCP accreditations are available and can be included in programmes.
Examples of existing programmes which can be commissioned and customised:
- Fundamentals of clinical supervision
- Educational supervisor
- Advanced educational supervisor
- Mentoring skills
- Appraisal for revalidation
Or if you want a bespoke programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
A topic of prominence and importance throughout healthcare, medical leadership development is a focus for the RCP and an area of expertise. We have training suitable for all grades of doctors, from the fundamentals of theories, strategies, and leadership practice to deeper dives into inclusive and compassionate leadership styles, NHS culture and strategic thinking. RCP accreditations are available and can be included in programmes.
Examples of existing programmes which can be commissioned and customised:
- Fundamentals of self leadership
- Fundamentals of leading others
- Fundamentals of human factors
- Aspiring women leaders
- Developing yourself as a senior medical leader
- Leading teams and culture in senior medical roles
- SAS leadership programme
- Emerging women leaders
- Six-step programme for the new consultant
- The role of a clinical director
- Aspiring medical directors
Or if you want a bespoke programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Case study of a commissioned leadership programme:
A wide-ranging subject from fundamental ‘teach the teacher’ requirements for residents in training, and clinical teaching skills displaying techniques for teaching on ward rounds and in clinics. Through to advanced teaching techniques highlighting methods for teaching online, to neurodivergent groups, and in time-pressured environments, and for senior doctors who are returning to teaching roles and want a skills-refresh and updates in current medical education practice. RCP accreditations are available and can be included in programmes.
Examples of existing programmes which can be commissioned and customised:
Or if you want a bespoke programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Our practical and structured approach to quality improvement in the NHS helps build confidence and contributes effectively to a culture of continuous improvement. QI is a subject area often wrongly conflated with clinical audit, and we provide essential training on the knowledge and skills for QI theory and practice, for all grades of doctors.
Discover equity, diversity and inclusion training for healthcare environments. Including the impact of inequality on patients, awareness of bias and privilege, what it means to be an upstander, positive impacts we can have, and how we can influence culture using effective leadership.
Examples of existing programmes which can be commissioned and customised:
- Fundamentals of equality in healthcare
- Leading cultural change for equality in healthcare
- Fundamentals of Quality Improvement
- Quality Improvement for consultants
Or if you want a bespoke programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
We can provide training relevant to the transition stage of any career grade, whether that be a SAS doctor applying for the specialist register, a final year resident stepping into a consultant post, or senior leaders taking on clinical or medical director roles – the RCP has a programme to support every stage.
An essential and highly valued asset is the ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues. We provide training to help navigate the PACES exam, and more broadly to upskill all grades of doctor with improving their communication skills.
Examples of existing programmes which can be commissioned and customised:
- Communication skills for PACES
- Communication skills
- Navigating the portfolio pathway
- Chief Registrar development programme
- Six-step programme for the new consultant
- Role of the Clinical Director
- Aspiring Medical Directors
Or if you want a bespoke programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
The courses were well-delivered with an easy to follow and comprehensive programme. We were very impressed by the senior and well-respected tutors the RCP were able to provide to deliver the courses, and feedback from the attendees has been extremely positive, so much so that we had to triple the number of places booked to keep up with the ensuing demand!
Justin Baker
Programme officer (Learner Support and Faculty Development) North West England, Health Education England
In the UK and internationally
We can deliver our programmes across the UK and for international clients.
Programmes can be delivered online or face-to-face, either at the RCP venues in London or Liverpool, or on-site at a venue of your choosing.
Trusted by healthcare organisations worldwide
Internationally we have vast experience of delivering bespoke in-person programmes adapted to the local healthcare structures. We’ve partnered with many international healthcare organisations to deliver impactful training. Our programmes are adaptable to local contexts and organisational goals. Recent partnerships include delivering professional development programmes in Brunei, Dubai, Iceland, India, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland and the USA.
Off-the-shelf or bespoke
We can either deliver our ‘off-the-shelf’ CPD approved workshops and in-depth programmes, or these can be customised and developed for specific commissioner needs. Our commissioned programmes are co-designed with healthcare organisations to address specific challenges and goals. Whether you're developing clinical leadership, enhancing teaching skills, or supporting new consultants, we deliver CPD-accredited training that makes a difference.
A few examples:
- The ‘effective teaching skills’ programme is usually a two-day workshop, but we can deliver an abridged version in one-day, or spread-out the delivery into four half-day sessions
- A five-day in-depth leadership programme can be tailored to a specific specialty, (such as our award-nominated programme for the GIRFT Stroke team) and delivered across the year, or as,
- an intensive residential programme delivered with networking dinners and opportunity for ongoing mentoring support.
Online programmes
Online programmes are most suited when there are large numbers of learners, and/or a learning need which need repeating on a regular basis (such as annual training).
Working with our technology enhanced learning (TEL) team we can design, build and host online courses for clients. Learners can undertake the training at their own convenience, working through the programme at a time that suits them.
Using quizzes, video, animation, and many other ways to make the learning interactive and engaging, we can develop CPD approved content to provide a standardised and easily accessible online course.
“Following the delivery of workshops offered by the RCP, I have noticed SAS doctors within the KSS deanery have an improved confidence and enthusiasm for their educational roles, with a notable desire in many to become educational supervisors.”
Dr Umesh Dashora
SAS project lead Kent Surrey and Sussex Deanery (KSS)
One-off delivery or longer-term partnerships
We can offer one-off programme delivery or a longer-term partnership approach to organisational professional development. Working with our clients to adapt training as your needs change and ensuring our bespoke training remains relevant, interesting, and professionally inspiring for the participants.
Include an RCP accreditation
The RCP provides accreditations for several of our established programmes and also extends this opportunity to learners on commissioned and bespoke programmes. The format for achieving accreditation follows the route of participating in the training programme, completing a short workplace-based activity to demonstrate learning, and providing a brief, written summary of the activity to the RCP for review.
RCP accreditations available include:
- RCP educator accreditation
- RCP educational supervisor accreditation
- RCP leadership accreditation.
Event management support
The RCP can work with you to take responsibility for the event administration aspects of delivering a commissioned programme. In agreement with the clients, the RCP can manage marketing and publicity materials, venue and catering bookings, provision of resources for the participants and any other administrative support required to make the programme a success.
“I thought the workshop was brilliant, especially the knowledgeable speakers who brought the content to life and kept it relevant to doctors using real examples……
On a personal note, I found the workshops useful to reflect on what I am doing, and what I should be doing. The workshops removed my fear of failure and psychologically gave me more confidence. I have subsequently taken on my new role of Associate Dean for SAS doctors within the Oxford Deanery which I accredit to the training delivered by the RCP.”
Dr Peter Tun
Associate Dean for SAS doctors in the Oxford Deanery
Examples of recent clients
Here are some of the organisations who have made the Royal College of Physicians their partner for providing development programmes for their doctors and multiprofessional teams.
In summary - why choose the RCP?
- World-class reputation for delivering excellent education programmes
- CPD accredited programmes
- Delivered by expert faculty (MBTI certified for leadership programmes)
- Suitable for all grades of doctor and wider multiprofessional teams
- Customisable from single day to multi-day programmes
- Long-term partnership approach to professional development
- Cost-effective option for high-quality education
- Residential events, networking opportunities, mentoring support, and event management services can all be included.
