Emergency medicine

College tutors' web forum

The College tutors' forum is the first of its kind provided by the College. The aim of the forum is to provide College tutors with the opportunity to discuss any issues that arise day-to-day with other tutors across the UK. Only College tutors will have access to the forum, and you will need to sign in to gain access.

Last published on 25 October 2012

RCPCH Annual Conference 22-24 May 2012, Glasgow

Paediatricians from across the country come together to share new research and findings on key areas of child health at this year’s RCPCH Conference in Glasgow.

New standards set for emergency care of children and young people

From mental health, substance and alcohol abuse to major incidents involving serious injury or death, thousands of children and young people pass through the NHS each day needing emergency care. Now, a new series of standards set out minimum requirements for how children in emergency settings should be treated - covering areas from service design and environment to staff training and safeguarding.

Last published on 3 May 2012

Paediatric societies

Below are a list of medical school paediatric societies that the RCPCH are aware of. If we have missed your society or you are a new society and would like to be added please contact the Recruitment and Careers team.

Birmingham University Paediatric, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Gynaecology Society

Last published on 24 January 2013

Foundation doctors

Paediatrics is an exciting and varied specialty - every day is different.

What can you do to get paediatric experience?

Applying to specialty training

Academic training

Last published on 7 January 2013

School students

To become a paediatrician you will need to complete a medical degree at a university medical school to become a fully qualified doctor.

Last published on 10 May 2012

MTI Programme Information

Information on posts available for the next MTI(p) applicaiton round will be advertised here by Thursday 28 March 2013.

Last published on 25 March 2013

START structure and specimen questions

This assessment is new in content and format. We have a circuit with stations testing different skills:

Last published on 3 October 2012

DeCon Audit Report

Care of children and young people presenting to hospital with a decreased conscious level report

The final report on the audit findings from the DeCon Multi-site Audit 2010-2011 is now available, see below:

Last published on 2 April 2012

Making an application to the MTI(p) scheme

Applications for Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) posts starting in 2013

For non-UK/EEA paediatricians to undertake high-quality postgraduate training in paediatrics for a maximum of 24 months, before returning to work in their home countries.

Throughout the MTI (p) recrutiment process this page will be updated to provide useful guidance and documentation relating to making an application to the scheme.

Last published on 27 March 2013