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Paediatrics is a dynamic, fun, challenging and varied specialty where you can decide whether to become a generalist or choose one of the many sub-specialties. Find out why paediatrics could be right for you.
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Child health in England in 2030

The health of today’s children and young people will be one of the key factors in determining whether England is healthy and prosperous over the next 50 years.

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Child Health in Low-Resource Settings (CHILS)

11 February 2019

London

This practically focused course equips clinicians to manage the most common childhood presentations in low resource settings, and gives insight into working abroad. It is for paediatric clinicians with an interest in global child health or who intend to work in low income countries.
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