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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.

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 assessments 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 risr/advance platform, formerly Kaizen) 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

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+

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
Cathryn Chadwick and Emma Dyer
Article
23 February 2023

Just over six months until Progress+

Our new two-level training programme comes in from August 2023. If you're feeling overwhelmed or just a bit nervous about this change, don't panic! Dr Cathryn Chadwick, VP for Training and Assessment and Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees Committee explain.
Dr Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President
President's blog
17 November 2022

Practical advice and budget response - President's blog

Camilla shares some thoughts on challenging times plus resources to support members questions on industrial action. She also celebrates the release of the NNAP annual report and talented Welsh medical students giving stellar presentations.

Latest resources about training

More resources about training
Resource

#ChoosePaediatrics - our careers booklet

Can you find your ultimate career in paediatrics? Explore the exciting opportunities this specialty has to offer in our careers booklet. It's packed full of advice and resources from current trainees and paediatricians from all levels giving you top tip information from recruitment to the varied car...