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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 to support your training, including the curriculum, assessment tools and ePortfolio. Have a voice through your Trainees Committee. And, browse other resources and news for trainees.

COVID-19 and trainee progression through 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented disruption to training and assessment in paediatrics in the UK. We know that trainees will understandably be anxious and have many questions.

Our guidance covers ARCPs, the disruption to rotations and working patterns, and more - and links to further information about developing capabilities around the curriculum, our exams and START.

For trainees - guidance on progression in 2020
For educational supervisors and ARCP panels - managing ARCPs in 2020

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.
Read training guide

Your assessments

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

With your educational supervisors, you'll use this online tool (on the 'Kaizen' platform) to record all learning and monitor your progress through the curriculum.
Read ePortfolio guide

Key resources as you start training

Become an RCPCH member
Your curriculum - RCPCH Progress
Your charter - what to expect from every training unit
Your toolkit - written by trainees for trainees
Your voice - meet the Trainees Committee
Shape of training - what we are doing for future

Key resources as you progress in training

Sub-specialties in training
Special interest (SPIN) modules
RCPCHStart - assessment at level 3
College posts for trainees
Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician
Supporting training - for supervisors and tutors

Training resources

Other resources about training
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Theory exams in 2020.3 diet - option 2: online invigilation

To ensure the safety of our candidates and invigilators in the COVID-19 pandemic, candidates will have two options for taking a theory exam, a computer-based exam: at a test centre with appropriate social distancing, or at one’s own home or workplace with online invigilation. We explain the second o...

RCPCH Progress

How do trainees use the curriculum in their everyday practice. Watch their quick videos and read case studies to explore how you can evidence against the curriculum domains.

See curriculum and all resources

Training news

Other news about training
News

MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on adapted exam from the 2020.3 diet

7 July 2020
Thank you for your ongoing patience with us as we work towards safe delivery of the MRCPCH Clinical exam starting November 2020. We have been working hard with examiners, trainees, and the General Medical Council to ensure this exam remains safe, reliable and fair.  We are now in a position to provi...
Examinations

Volunteering opportunities for trainees

All volunteering opportunities
Volunteering opportunity

Nominations for College posts: Ireland

Our Ireland Committee represents membership in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, and specifically directs College business in the NI jurisdiction. Regional representatives from NI sit on our many committees.