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 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.

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.

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Your assessments

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

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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

Reasonable adjustments at work

Key resources as you progress in training

Sub-specialties in training

Special interest (SPIN) modules

RCPCH START- assessment at level 3

Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician

Supporting training - for supervisors and tutors

COVID-19 and paediatric training - updates

Latest news and blogs about training

More news about training

President's blog

29 July 2022

How do we respond to workforce challenges? - President's blog

In this edition Camilla explores workforce challenges and the recent reports and surveys on this issue. She also congratulates our new Chair of the Trainee Oversight Committee and settles down to listen to our new podcast on advocating for child health.

Announcement

25 July 2022

Dr Emma Dyer elected as Chair of the Trainees’ Committee

Dr Emma Dyer will be the next Chair of the Trainees’ Oversight Committee at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Laura Kelly.

Announcement

20 July 2022

Neonates and community - RCPCH Progress+

We are aware that there is some anxiety around RCPCH Progress+, which goes live in summer 2023, and the rethink of how trainee paediatricians will gain their neonatal and communities experience. We recognise that these are valid concerns and that this change is coming at an ever increasingly challen...

Latest resources about training

More resources about training

Resource

Induction to newborn resuscitation: standards of practice

Each Neonatal Department providing a service in attending deliveries of newborns should have an induction programme for new staff that includes basic newborn resuscitation principles and skills.

Document

Training principle of the month 10: Assessment is used as a learning tool

It is easy to see assessments as a tick box exercise, rather than as the learning tools they were originally intended to be. This month we hear about how assessments can be used effectively through a variety of case studies, a conversation with Head of School for London School of Paediatrics and a ...

Resource

Never a dull moment in General Paediatrics!

We hear from some Consultant General Paediatricians on why they love General Paediatrics. They also offer some advice on how you can find out if it's the path for you.

General paediatrics

RCPCH Progress+ from summer 2023

We will introduce a new two-level, run through specialty training programme, ensuring it is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. Explore our FAQs, best practice maps and updates from the College and members.

About Progress+

Volunteering opportunities for trainees

All volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunity

Exams - write questions for the theory exams

We invite members with MRCPCH to join our question setting groups. Due to the pandemic, these continue to be run virtually and you can join with your own device from home or work. It's a great opportunity to develop skills and support the next generation of paediatricians.

Volunteering opportunity

Child Protection Evidence - help develop systematic reviews

Are you a UK-based consultant or trainee paediatrician with an interest in child protection? We are seeking expert reviewers for critical appraisals and review leads.