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Sub-specialties

In the UK, all paediatricians start in core training, before progressing to specialty training when they can apply to train in a paediatric sub-specialty, listed here. Click through to read about each of these sub-specialties - and general paediatrics - and access its syllabus and other documents.
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Child mental health - sub-specialty

Paediatricians sub-specialising in child mental health promote mental wellbeing and work with children and families with mental health difficulties. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training. We also have an educational super...
Mental health
Paediatric sub-specialty
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Neonatal medicine - sub-specialty

Neonatologists are paediatric specialists whose expertise is looking after newborn infants or those born prematurely. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training. We also provide detailed guidance on trainee reviews and training...
Neonatal medicine
Paediatric sub-specialty
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Paediatric nephrology - sub-specialty

A paediatric nephrologist manages children and young people with chronic and acute kidney disease, including the provision of dialysis and kidney transplantation. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training.
Nephrology
Paediatric sub-specialty
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Paediatric neurology - sub-specialty

A paediatric neurologist is a doctor with (or trainee doctor working towards acquiring) expertise in diagnosing and managing the vast range of neurological disorders affecting children and young people. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic...
Neurology
Epilepsy
Paediatric sub-specialty
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Paediatric rheumatology - sub-specialty

Paediatric rheumatologists care for children and young people with a range of conditions, from mechanical pains and juvenile arthritis to complex multi-system inflammatory disorders. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training....
Rheumatology
Paediatric sub-specialty