Supporting training

Our clinicians and staff ensure the quality and rigorousness of every exam and assessment for trainee paediatricians. From question writing groups, where new questions and scenarios are generated, right through to the Standard Setting Angoff process where exam questions are reviewed and judged one final time after the exam.

ePortfolio - guidance for supervisors

RCPCH ePortfolio (on the Kaizen platform) is the online learning tool for you and your trainees to review activities and monitor progress throughout the curriculum.

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Setting standards for education and training

Our exam questions go through various quality controls - to help us ensure our exams are scored fairly and consistently.

About setting standards

Educational supervisors

As an ES in the UK, you will oversee doctors training in paediatrics, offer career guidance and support personal development.

Expectations of an ES

Lead on the development of our theory exams

We're recruiting Principal Area Theory (PAT) Leads across the UK. You'll facilitate regular Question Setting Groups with consultants and trainees and act as the main contact for theory exams in your region.

About this role

Other key resources

RCPCH Progress curriculum for paediatric training

Resources for deaneries and LETBs

Resources for College Tutors

Writing questions for exams and assessments

Our research in education and training

RCPCHStart - becoming an assessor

RCPCHStart - for current assessors

Effective educational supervision courses

Designed for paediatric trainees, SAS doctors and consultants who support junior doctors, our course introduces you to educational supervision, and includes interactive workshops on career advice, supporting doctors in difficulty, managing the able trainee and giving constructive feedback.

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