Continuing professional development

If you are a career-grade paediatrician - whether a consultant or SAS doctor - or a child health professional, we can help you develop your knowledge and skills.

Our CPD scheme

Assess your educational needs and identify appropriate, continual learning activities with our CPD scheme. This includes access to our online CPD Diary (now on RCPCH ePortfolio) and support from our friendly team.

About CPD scheme

Career development

For those who are completing their paediatric training, or who are working in a career-grade role, it can be difficult to know what happens next. Our guide highlights career options.

About career development

Career support service

Our service provides personal career guidance through a network of advisors. It's free of charge to RCPCH members and fellows at different career levels - including trainees, SAS doctors and consultant paediatricians.

About career support service

Other resources to support your career

Stepping up programme for transition from trainee to consultant

Clinical leaders resources

Clinical excellence awards

Your wellbeing during COVID-19 - blogs and resources by members

Educational accreditation - how to apply

Endorsement of educational programmes

CPD approval of live educational activities

CPD approval of distance and online learning

Mentoring scheme

A great mentor not only has appropriate skills, but a willingness to listen and support. This regular (or intermittent) contact can make a significant different to a developing paediatrician, whether they have started training, or are about to become a consultant.

More about our mentoring support