Assessment

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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 ...

Paediatric training

Progress+

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COVID-19 and paediatric training

Since March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to training and assessment in paediatrics in the UK as well as significant stresses to everyone's working and personal lives. We hope that, two years on, we are beginning to return to normal or at least to readjust to a new n...

COVID-19

Paediatric training

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Progress+ - frequently asked questions

RCPCH Progress+ is our two-level, run through specialty training programme, and it's live as of 1 August 2023. It's our response to the Shape of training review, and now approved by GMC. Building on the RCPCH Progress curriculum (2018), Progress+ is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. Here ...

Paediatric training

Progress+

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Supporting the COVID-19 response - managing annual review of competency progression (ARCP) for paediatrics training

We offer updated guidance on how we'd advise Educational Supervisors and ARCP panels to assess their trainees due for their annual reviews this year. The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved an extension to the derogations put in place last year, and these will remain in place while disruption...

Paediatric training

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Trainee toolkit - by trainees, for trainees

Make the most of your paediatric training. This document for trainees (and their trainers) covers the essential elements on what to expect from a training post. We have also provided examples of good practice - aiming to reflect variation across the country - that showcase how different centres look...

Paediatric training

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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees by trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and is for trainees in level 3 training. Written by trainees and the START team, this is an an informal insight into the assessment. We aim to help you understand its format and make the most of the learning opportunities.

Knowledge and skills

Paediatric training

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Tax relief on examinations

You may be able to claim tax relief in the United Kingdom on fees for the MRCPCH and Diploma of Child Health (DCH) examinations since 2010.

Examinations

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RCPCH START - how it works (structure and specimen papers)

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and it guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant. Here is how it works and what to expect on the day. Take a look at our example scenarios - you can download examples of what is handed...

Knowledge and skills

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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How does PaedCCF outpatients work? A step-by-step guide

As a paediatrician, how well do you listen to parents, carers and children? The Paediatric Carers of Children Feedback (PaedCCF) tool helps you measure how well you interact with these groups during outpatients consultations, and to identify any areas that may need attention. You will need to get at...

Community child health

Revalidation

Patient experience

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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay, and how it fits in with your educational supervision. Applications...

Knowledge and skills

Paediatric training