Membership

As a member - working in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or allied health professional - you can contribute to promoting better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence, and will be supported throughout your career.

Become a member

Your benefits as a member

From full access to our Child Protection Portal and online access to the Archives journal, plus event discounts - see what's available to your membership type.

Your benefits

Manage your membership

As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, including your personal and work details, contact preferences and interests.

Your membership

Milestones

Our quarterly member magazine brings you all the latest College news, along with in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world.

Your magazine

More member resources

Membership renewals 2025 (including fees by category and location)

Subscriptions and how to pay

Apply for a concession on your membership and/or training fees

College Areas - RCPCH Geographic Officers and training contacts

Committees

Membership examination (MRCPCH)

Verification of membership and examination qualifications

Help using your RCPCH online account

Highlights from the latest member survey

Membership types

Fellow (via registration)

Fellow (via election)

Senior Fellow, Senior Member, Retired Associate

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Get involved

Can you share your professional expertise to help improve the lives of paediatricians and child health in the UK and around the world? Explore our range of volunteering opportunities.

Get involved

Members' blogs

Members offer personal perspectives from across the diverse world of paediatrics - whether it's about volunteering with the College, exploring career options or sharing wellbeing tips...

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Retirement and senior membership

For many, retirement is a celebration of life’s work, and often feels like a moment to relax and enjoy a new chapter. Senior members share their experiences and give practical tips.

Explore resources

Latest news on membership

All news

Tribute

10 October 2025

Tribute to Dr Lisa Kaufmann: "she helped us empower families to express their hopes"

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on 3 October 2025 of Dr Lisa Kaufmann, consultant paediatrician and former RCPCH Treasurer. The team at the College would like to offer their sincerest condolences to Lisa's family, friends and colleagues.

Close up of children's hands reaching towards each other

Press release

19 September 2025

New alliance launched in response to crisis in children’s health services

25 organisations have united to help build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever.

Detail from the cover of Milestones autumn 2025 - a building site made up of colourful blocks, reading Safety, Respect, Support, Understanding, Trust, Compassion, Family, Belonging, Kindness, Friends

Announcement

21 August 2025

Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2025, 'Community building'

In this issue, we shine a light on connections with contributions from several communities. Five international members share their experiences of the RCPCH Visiting Fellowship Scheme, while some of our senior colleagues reflect on retirement plans.

Member volunteering opportunities

All volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunity

Area Officers, England - volunteering opportunities

1 December 2025

Represent the views of members in your area. As a member of Council, you'll actively participate in developing RCPCH strategy and the delivery of work plans, join meetings with College Registrar and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. We're now seeking Area Offic...

Volunteering opportunity

Milestones editorial committee - volunteering opportunity

1 December 2025

Milestones is the College’s member magazine, and the Editorial Committee is currently seeking a new member to join its team.

Membership

Volunteering opportunity

Officer for Scotland - volunteering opportunity

1 December 2025

Scotland Executive Committee has an exciting vacancy for Officer for Scotland for members wishing to make a difference through engaging in policy and advocacy discussions nationally within Scotland.