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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 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
Reasonable adjustments at work

Key resources as you progress in training

Sub-specialties in training
Special interest (SPIN) modules
RCPCHStart - assessment at level 3
Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician
Supporting the COVID-19 response - managing annual review of competency progres…
Supporting training - for supervisors and tutors

Paediatric training and redeployment during COVID-19 surges: key principles

1. Future - Training maintained as long as protected | 2. Fairness - All specialties and grades in an org should be part of solution, incl consultants & LEDs. | 2. Wellbeing - As much notice as possible for redeployment. Minimal disruption to leave, working patterns,| 4. Safety - Safety of patients and staff safeguarded. No trainees moved into a position where their health might suffer. | 5. Efficiency - If activity is reduced so trainees are supernumerary to patient care, those groups be redeployed first.

 

As omicron causes a new surge, redeployment of trainee paediatricians to adult services may become necessary again. The difference this winter is that paediatric services are themselves under considerable pressure. Our guidance describes the principles that should minimise disruption.

Guidance on paediatric training and redeployment

Training news

Other news about training

Training resources

Other resources about training

RCPCH Progress+ from summer 2022

Wewill 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