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RCPCH Progress+ (from summer 2023)

The General Medical Council approved our plans for a two-level, run through specialty training programme, in response to the Shape of training review. Live from this summer, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect.
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Answering your questions

We've filled this page with guidance about the changes, but we know there are many individual circumstances, and invite you to get in touch with us.

And, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, VP for Training and Assessment and Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees' Committee have written a blog for anyone feeling a little nervous about the upcoming changes... This includes a helpful chart to manage any impact on the pay progression scale.

Questions? Email us on progress-plus@rcpch.ac.uk
Cathryn and Emma's blog
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Frequently asked questions

As a current or prospective trainee, or an educational supervisor, we understand you'll have questions about how these changes will affect you and your colleagues. Our FAQs are from conversations around the UK.
FAQs

New curriculum and syllabi

You can download the Progress+ curriculum document, which includes the Learning Outcomes and Key Capabilities all trainees will need, as well as the two syllabi for core and specialty training. For use from summer 2023.
Curriuclum and syllabi

Paediatrician of the future

This is a resource guide with ideas drawn from examples of current practice across the UK. Some may be straightforward to implement locally and some may be more aspirational, but all are designed to be useful prompts for those responsible for designing training.
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Further resources for trainees and trainers

Progress+ and me - information for trainees by ST level
Learning outcomes by domain - poster
Getting neonatal and community experience - update
Stepping up to the registrar rota - top tips by members
Impact on sub-specialty recruitment - webinar recording
ePortfolio changes - video explainer
"From Progress to Progress+" - presentation slides
For educational supervisors: supporting your trainees through the transition - …

11 training principles - trainees and colleagues give insight and case studies

An introduction to the 11 training principles
1: Every patient encounter is a learning opportunity
2: Complex care provides rich learning opportunities
3: Clinical reasoning skills are explicitly taught within training
4: Patients and families are heard
5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times
6: Leadership skills are developed and nurtured
7: Training time and learning opportunities are prioritised
8: Educational supervision is of high quality and provides consistency
9: Morale and job satisfaction are improved
10: Assessment is used as a learning tool
11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Preparing for Progress+ - resources to support local workforce planning

Progress+ implementation plan - for clinical directors and leads
Paediatric workforce information maps and evidence library
Physician Associates in Paediatrics
International recruitment - Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) (MTI(p)
International recruitment - International Paediatric Sponsorship Scheme (IPSS)
Case study - developing integrated care posts in Yorkshire & Humber
Reminder on the progress of Progress+

News and blogs

Cathryn Chadwick and Emma Dyer
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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.

Background to Progress+

Factsheet on the background and RCPCH plan (updated Mar 2022)
Interview with Dr David Evans, then VP for Education & Training (Sep 2020)
Webinar about implications for service leads (Oct 2020)