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Training and assessment

Whether you're considering a paediatric career or are in the middle of your training pathway, we're here to support you. Read our guides and updates to support your training, including the Progress+ curriculum, assessment tools and your ePortfolio, plus an introduction to your Trainees Committee.

Your training guide

From recruitment to certification...this is your handbook. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.
Training guide

Your assessments

Also known as Supervised Learning Events, these workplace-based assessments support your development and indicate possible improvements.
Assessment guide
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Your ePortfolio

With your educational supervisors, you'll use this online tool to record all learning and monitor your progress through the Progress curriculum. ePortfolio is on the risr/advance platform (formerly Kaizen).
ePortfolio guide
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Are you a new ST1 trainee?

We have all the tools and tips you need to know to kickstart your paediatric journey. With a handy checklist for your first month and a jargon buster!
ST1 guide

As you start training - more resources

RCPCH membership - most new trainees should apply for Junior membership
RCPCH Progress+ - our two-level training programme and curriculum
Your charter - what to expect from every training unit
Your toolkit - written by trainees for trainees
Your voice - meet the Trainees Committee
Reasonable adjustments at work

Aas you progress in training - key resources

Sub-specialties in training - details and how to apply
Special interest (SPIN) modules
RCPCH START - assessment at level 3
Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician
COVID-19 and paediatric training

For trainers

Educational supervisors
College Tutors
Examiners and hosts
RCPCH START assessors

Quick links

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ePortfolio (Risr/advance, formerly Kaizen)
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RCPCH Learning - online learning, webinars and podcasts
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Child Protection Portal
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QI Central - quality improvement hub

Latest news and blogs about training

More news about training
ChoosePaediatrics- Steps to your paediatric journey
Blog
25 September 2023

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

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.
Announcement
21 August 2023

Research awards - now open for applications

Each year the College hosts research awards recognising contributions towards paediatric research. This year we are taking applications for the Simon Newell Award, in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the RCPCH-NIHR PIER Prize.

Latest resources about training

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