Choose paediatrics

A career in paediatrics offers opportunities in research, public health and volunteering overseas - and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. If you're a medical student or foundation doctor, or are considering changing your path, find out more about this varied, dynamic specialty.

So, why choose paediatrics?

Three young people asked a group of paediatricians just what got them into this specialty... What are the important qualities they need? What is great about the profession? How are they fun and effective?

Information for medical students

Information for foundation doctors

Meet your local student society

If you're at medical school, why not join your paediatric society, a friendly group of fellow students interested in the specialty! We work closely with UK Aspiring Paediatricians Society, connecting these groups and sharing ideas.

List of societies on UKAPS website

What children want from their doctor

Caring... Respectful... Good at making things easy to understand... We asked children and young people from Enniskillen, St Albans and Brighton what makes the best paediatrician. Could this be you?

Help inspire the next generation

Currently working in paediatrics? Medicine offers a vast array of specialty choices... How can we help get paediatrics to the top of that list? Our Assistant Officer for Training and Trainee Representative for Recruitment look at what we can do.

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