About us

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) was founded in 1996. The College comprises over 13,500 members who live in the UK, Ireland and abroad and plays a major role in postgraduate medical education, as well as professional standards.

The College's responsibilities include: 

• setting syllabuses for postgraduate training in paediatrics
• overseeing postgraduate training in paediatrics
• running postgraduate examinations in paediatrics
• organising courses and conferences on paediatrics
• issuing guidance on paediatrics
• conducting research on paediatrics

Find out more:

Read about the College's mission, vision and values
Explore the history of the College
See the structure of the College
Follow us on twitter
Visit RCPCH's pages for devolved nations: Scotland, Ireland and Wales
Discover the international work that the College is involved in 
Donate to our exciting Education Centre Appeal
Get involved in the topical health policy consultations
Keep up to date with the latest RCPCH and child health news
Browse the various research projects the College supports and the BPSU's current studies
Connect with other members of the RCPCH
Attend the College's various events, including the UK's leading paediatric annual conference
Decide whether paediatrics is the right career path for you
Access important examination information

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1057744) and in Scotland (SC038299)