We work closely with colleagues across the College to deliver about 80 events a year, including face-to-face and/or online education courses, dinners, lectures, launches, membership ceremonies and our annual RCPCH Conference.
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Announcing the winner of the 2026 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize
23 June 2026
We are delighted to announce that Dr Niamh Scally won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for best paper presented during a plenary session at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.
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Code of conduct for RCPCH in person events
We strive for all RCPCH events to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive experiences, where we value the participation of all attendees. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our event...
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St David's Day Conference 2026
26 February 2026
Cardiff
Hosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across Wales, this event offered expert insights, engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Our theme was "Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era" and we heard about innovative projects such as digital growth charts, the Y Ty ...
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RCPCH Conference 2027 - Abstract submission FAQs
The RCPCH Conference Organising Committee are pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 2027 Conference, which takes place from 19 to 21 May at the LEX Liverpool.
Abstract submissions are open from Thursday 2 July 2026 until 6 September 2026. Below are frequently asked questions about this ...
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IPA and RCPCH discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025
31 August 2023
The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.
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RCPCH Conference 2027 - Abstract submission guidelines
The RCPCH Conference Organising Committee is pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 2027 Conference, which takes place from 19 to 21 May at the LEX Liverpool.
Abstract submissions are open from Thursday 2 July and remain open until Sunday 6 September 23.59 (BST). For reference, this page ...
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FRCPCH/MRCPCH Admission Ceremony
This special occasion celebrates the success of those who have recently become either a Fellow or Member of the College having achieved MRCPCH or FRCPCH status. This is an opportunity to recognise their exceptional hard work and dedication to paediatrics and child health.
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Cancellation policies for courses, events and RCPCH Conference
Information about our cancellation and refund policies across our courses and events portfolio.
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Privacy notice - Events and courses
Protecting the privacy and personal data of people who attend our events and courses is highly important to us. The following explains how the RCPCH uses any information you give to us and the way we protect your privacy. This statement covers the use of data provided when booking to attend both fac...
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Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Prize
The Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Fund was established following a donation to the British Paediatric Association by Commander and Mrs A H Blacow in memory of their son, Michael, a trainee paediatrician who was killed in an accident.