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We are a specialty that is rewarding, varied and where you can make a huge impact. As your College we're by your side from pre-med to retirement and wherever you career as a paediatrician takes you. Learn more about how we can help your development.

In this section - training and progression

Choose paediatrics - advice and insights for medical students and new doctors
Apply to paediatrics - ST1, ST3, sub-specialties and consultant roles
Training and assessment - ePortfolio, curriculum and trainee voice
Examinations - theory and clinical exams for the MRCPCH and DCH
Certification for completion of training
Supporting training - for supervisors, Tutors, examiners and deaneries

In this section - education and career resources

Lifelong careers in paediatrics - support throughout your career
Continuing professional development - CPD Diary, career development and support
Courses - live courses, online learning, webinars and podcasts
Revalidation and appraisal
Fellowships and prizes

Spotlight on RCPCH Progress+

Progress+ is our two-level, run through specialty training programme, live since August 2023, and for most doctors in paediatric specialty training.

Go to our Progress+ hub for the full curriculum and syllabi, FAQs and resources for trainees, educational supervisors and clinical leads. You'll also find case studies on the 11 new training principles and the 11 curriculum domains.

Progress+ hub

Quick links

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ePortfolio
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CPD Diary
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RCPCH Learning
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Child Protection Portal

Latest news about education and careers

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Blog
6 March 2026

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...
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Media response
6 March 2026

RCPCH responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act

On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes.