Careers news and blogs

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A busy week in the child health world - President's update

3 February 2025

Steve covers lots of topics this week, including applications to ST1, mental health services and data from the new RSV vaccine. He also introduces our Air Pollution Companion and shares recent policy work from the devolved nations.

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My experience applying to paediatrics, with tips

21 October 2024

Dr Samar Al-Shamaa shares her positive experience applying for paediatric training. With applications opening this month, take a look to get insight into the application process and tips for the interview!

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SAS Careers stories – Supporting career changes

17 October 2024

As part of our SAS Careers series, two members share their experience of supporting and navigating career change. Alice and Liz work together in York Hospital and reflect on supporting Alice to transition into a SAS role when leaving training.

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SAS Careers stories – Reflections on the journey

16 October 2024

As part of our SAS Careers series, two RCPCH SAS committee members share their career stories and reflections on what led them to a career as a SAS doctor in paediatrics.

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Celebrating staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors this #SASWeek23

12 October 2023

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme acknowledges, celebrates and supports the varied experiences in paediatrics. SAS doctors do amazing work, and Dr Anne Pinches has developed the role of SAS Advocate in her own Trust to promote and improve support for this growing group.

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Your journey into paediatrics begins here - preparing for the ST1 interview

25 September 2023

Applications for next year's Specialty Training 1 (ST1) posts in paediatrics open in late October, with interviews in early 2024. It's not too soon to start your prep, and our Officer for Recruitment and Trainee Representative for Recruitment have teamed up to give you essential updates and tips.

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Longitudinal educational supervision - how it's worked for me

3 May 2023

All trainee-supervisor relationships come with their own styles and occasional challenges, says Dr Faro Ndokera, a paediatrician in sub-specialty training. But having the same educational supervisor over a longer period offers greater focus and meaning - and a personal touch.

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A pleasure to judge this year's prize on medical students' and foundation doctors' reflections

26 August 2022

Dr Blanche Lumb has a passion for finding paediatricians of the future, and so is in her perfect role as the new RCPCH Trainee Representative for Recruitment. She reports back from her time at June's annual conference, and reminds aspiring paediatricians of our annual prizes.

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A rewarding career in paediatrics

8 March 2022

In celebration of International Women's Day 2022, we reached out to Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie, consultant paediatrician and RCPCH Officer for Genomics, to share her thoughts about working in paediatrics and neonatology research.

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Accommodating your individuality - flexibility in your career and training

3 November 2021

We are all different, with unique circumstances, needs and aspirations - and our updated specialty training programme aims to provide flexibility and individuality, says Dr Jonathan Darling, RCPCH Vice President for Education & Professional Development. As part of our #ChoosePaediatrics programme, h...

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