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We are a specialty that is rewarding, varied and where you can make a huge impact. As your College we're by your side from pre-med to retirement and wherever you career as a paediatrician takes you. Learn more about how we can help your development.
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Curious about paediatrics as a career?

Whether you're just starting to consider a medical career or are ready to apply for specialty training, we invite you to explore our guides, members' blogs and videos - and see how you can #ChoosePaediatrics

Choose paediatrics

Training in paediatrics

Apply to paediatrics
Training and assessment
Examinations - MRCPCH and DCH
Certification for completion of training
Supporting training - for supervisors, Tutors, examiners and deaneries

Further educational resources

Continuing professional development, and CPD Diary
Revalidation
Courses
Fellowships and prizes

RCPCH Progress+

Our new two-level, run through specialty training programme starts in summer 2023. Building on our Progress curriculum (which launched in 2018), Progress+ will be flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose.

Our FAQs, 'principle of the month' series and other resources outline what to expect from future updates to the curriculum.

What to expect with Progress+

News about education and careers

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Announcement
11 May 2022

The national PAFTA winners 2022

Chair of the Trainees’ Committee, Dr Laura Kelly is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s national PAFTAs, celebrating paediatric training achievements across the UK.
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Announcement
9 May 2022

Our learning platform is changing: what users need to do

RCPCH Learning will be our new learning management system, replacing RCPCH Compass later this summer. The improved user experience will allow you to easily access all of our learning resources, including online learning, webinars and educational podcasts.
Dr Camilla Kingdon
President's blog
6 May 2022

Improving the working lives of paediatricians - President's blog

Feeling valued and a sense of belonging is critical to good workplace culture, which is why our EDI work is so important. Camilla reflects on the collaboration and energy of our working group, alongside a range of College activity.

Upcoming courses

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