Young people are at the forefront of this special RCPCH &Us edition - as they interview paediatricians about their jobs, meet the Milestones editorial team and tell us about their projects.
We have varied membership types - for medical students and foundation doctors, new trainees and post-MRCPCH doctors, affiliated child health professionals and retired paediatricians. Our questionnaire helps find the best type for you!
Live from this summer, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect.
Our audits aim to improve care and health outcomes for babies, children and young people. They cover neonatal medicine, epilepsy, diabetes, child protection services and PGHAN.
We continue to call on national governments to support paediatrics and child health - including fully costed, evidence-based strategies on workforce and health inequalities.
Children are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. We’re looking at what we can all do to help combat climate change for the future benefit of children and young people.
It has the potential to change our approaches to healthcare. Our ambitious new programme aims to address unmet need across the sector, in order to improve the health of children and young people.
Children living in poverty are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes. Three paediatricians talk about how to open up conversations with families about poverty.
Whether entering specialty training at ST1 or later, applying for a sub-specialty or special interest module or looking to join paediatrics from outside the UK - here's the information you need.
Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September. This is known as 'National Round 1'. Applications for 2023 posts closed on 1 December, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview from January.
Each year, we also offer training posts at Specialty Training levels 3 and 4. This is known as 'National Round 2'. Applications for 2023 posts closed on 8 December, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview from February/March.
All paediatricians play a part in research that benefits infants, children and young people. Academic posts enable some trainees to focus on research - and our toolkit and regular events give support.
All paediatricians start their training in general paediatrics. Some choose to apply for one of the paediatrics sub-specialties (previously known as 'Grid').
Applications for 2023 sub-specialty posts closed on 16 November. Invitations to interview and shortlisting outcomes will be shared on Oriel from mid December.
The Advisory Appointment Committee (AAC) is an interview panel for NHS employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland appointing to substantive consultant posts. We provide guidance for employers and for members acting as the College Assessor on these panels.
Camilla shares some thoughts on challenging times plus resources to support members questions on industrial action. She also celebrates the release of the NNAP annual report and talented Welsh medical students giving stellar presentations.
There have been a few updates since this was amended two years ago. The ARCP derogations will also remain in place until next September. Dr Cathryn Chadwick, our Vice President for Training and Assessment, provides this statement.
Whether you're just starting to consider a medical career or are ready to start your application for specialty training, explore our guides, members' blogs and videos to see how you can #ChoosePaediatrics.