We set standards in paediatric education and training through the development and quality assurance of curricula, examinations and assessments.
We are an experienced team of professionals with a wealth of skills and backgrounds, who are passionate about driving quality improvements in paediatric education and training.
- The core team develops and manages the postgraduate paediatric and SPIN (special interest) curricula, supports the College Tutors, works with Deaneries/LETBs to ensure quality in education and training, and ensures adherence to GMC standards.
- The question board sub-team develops theory questions and exams for the MRCPCH (membership exam), and scenarios for RCPCHStart (assessment). We also organise the Examination, Assessment and Recruitment Boards.
- The psychometric sub-team undertakes standard setting and analysis for the exams and assessments, as well as carrying out and publishing wide-ranging research supporting the work of the Education and Training division.
Recent content
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GMC approves curriculum enhancements for level 3 training - autumn 2021
11 June 2021
The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved a set of revisions to some of our current RCPCH Progress sub-specialty syllabi and to the level 3 general paediatrics syllabus, to take effect later this year.
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RCPCH Progress changes for level 3 training – due in August/September 2021
The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved a set of enhancements to some of our current RCPCH Progress sub-specialty syllabi and general paediatrics. These will be applicable to level 3 trainees in affected sub-specialties and general paediatrics from August/September 2021 (see below for excepti...
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We publish our vision for paediatric training
20 October 2020
We are excited to launch our 'Paediatrician of the Future' document today, setting out our vision for the future of paediatric training across the UK.
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Paediatrician of the Future: Delivering really good training
Healthcare is changing and the paediatric training programme needs to adapt in order to prepare doctors for this. Published in October 2020, this is a guide to the RCPCH principles for postgraduate paediatric training and how to apply them within local training programmes.
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RCPCH Progress+ our Shape of training plans - frequently asked questions
We plan to introduce a new two-level, run through specialty training programme by 2023, ensuring it is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. New training principles will build on the RCPCH Progress curriculum to become RCPCH Progress+.
Here we provide you with the all-important answers to som...
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COVID-19 - developing capabilities around the Progress curriculum
As always, we're supporting paediatric trainees in the UK. As we move into an unprecedented and extremely challenging period, we provide some guidance on how trainees can continue to gain valuable capabilities around the curriculum, and provide examples and practical tips.
Volunteering opportunity
Exams - write questions for the theory exams
We are currently running our question setting groups virtually until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are inviting members with MRCPCH to help us write questions remotely, using your own device at home or work. It's a great opportunity to develop skills and support the next generat...
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RCPCH Progress domain resources: Clinical procedures
All doctors need the practical skills to perform clinical procedures for safe, effective patient care – adapting to meet the needs of the infant, child or young person. Consultant and trainee paediatricians explore how to continually learn and develop skills in procedures for this curriculum domain.
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RCPCH Progress domain resources: Safeguarding
The safety of all children is paramount and the divine factor of all areas in paediatrics. This domain requires the trainee to consider safeguarding as an essential element of all aspects of paediatric healthcare practice be that with children and young people, parents and carers, other care profess...
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RCPCH Progress domain resources: Patient management
Patient management is important for paediatricians be that with children and young people, parents and carers, other care professionals or colleagues.