Customise your homepage Get started

Applications open for our next President

Eligible members are now invited to apply for RCPCH President 2024-27. Champion child health policy and be a leading voice on advancing the mission of the College.
President election
Speaker behind a lectern, with screen behind

Preparing for RCPCH Conference 2024

Our big event returns to Birmingham next year from 25 to 27 March, with the theme, 'Building a bright future together. Submissions for abstracts and workshops are open.
RCPCH Conference 2024
Doctor and child look at each other - in a hospital setting

Recently started as an ST1 trainee?

We have tools and tips to kickstart your paediatric journey from Specialty Training 1 (ST1). It includes a handy checklist for the first month of your new job.
ST1 guide
Young girl plays with a tractor

Ready for Progress+

Our two-level, run through specialty training programme is live for this training year. You can access the full curriculum and syllabi, read our FAQs, and find varied resources for both trainees and trainers.
Progress+ hub

Latest news and blogs

See all news
Dr Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President
President's blog
22 September 2023

Making the case for prevention - President's blog

In a difficult week for the NHS, Camilla highlights a major new report on 'Securing our healthy future: Prevention is better than cure', endorsed by 24 members of the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges. She also reflects on what is next for Martha's Rule and shares news of our first Thrive Paediatric...
Thumbnail
Announcement
18 September 2023

Our new report, Securing our healthy future: Prevention is better than cure

Set in the context of a political deprioritisation of children and young people within the UK Government’s current health agenda, this new report, published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, makes the case for prioritising the prevention of ill health in childhood.

Key areas on this website

Membership - apply, manage and see benefits
Education and careers - from choosing paediatrics to developing your career
Work we do - programmes to improve child health
Resources - including policy statements, clinical guidelines, research reports
Key topics - exploring the key themes in child health

Quick links

Computer screen with document
ePortfolio and CPD Diary
Computer screen with person and speech bubble
RCPCH Learning
Person looking at computer and a tick mark
About MRCPCH and DCH examinations
Family of adult and two children
Child Protection Portal
Computer screen with bar chart
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Medical case
BMJ Paediatrics Open
Dappled sunlight and trees

Prioritise your wellbeing

When it feels like you need be in two places at once, or you want to provide a more compassionate workplace... Members share their experiences and insights on improving wellbeing.

Your wellbeing

Some of our events and courses

All events