Postgraduate resources

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Theory exams - sample papers

The three RCPCH theory exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT). We provide links to sample papers to help you understand what to expect.

Examinations

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Theory exams - tips from the experts to help you prepare

Taking theory exams? Fantastic news! Want some great tips on how to approach the exams and how (or what) to study? This page houses videos giving tips from experts on a wide range of principles for theory exams. We highly recommend not leaving these to the last minute; remember it's not just about w...

Examinations

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Thrive Paediatrics: National report 2025

The RCPCH Thrive Paediatrics programme explores how to prioritise the wellbeing of the child health workforce while addressing underlying workplace challenges, with best practice examples, resources and community networks. Our national report, published in December 2025 and available to download bel...

Workforce

Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Thrive Paediatrics resource hub

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme aims to help members create positive change at work. Our resource hub offers evidence, examples of good practice and stories from paediatricians' lived experience to help you improve both your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues. The Thrive Paediatrics resou...

Thrive Paediatrics

Wellbeing for health professionals

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Top tips for paediatricians and healthcare workers - RCPCH &Us

What makes the best doctor or healthcare worker? In 2016-17 over 400 children, young people and family members from across the UK commented on what qualities and behaviours they like to see in their healthcare professional.

Children and young people's voice

RCPCH &Us

Engaging children and young people

Patient experience

Service design

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Trainees participation in child health research - survey report

Paediatric trainees in the UK are keen to participate in and develop skills in research. But, results from the RCPCH Trainee Research Network's survey in 2021, highlight that only a minority of trainees are involved in research - and a small group have dedicated time for research. Our report present...

Paediatric training

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Workforce

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Training Charter

This Charter outlines what the College expects from every training unit in the UK, across key domains. We hope that training units will strive to achieve these aims and that the Charter will be a hallmark of high quality local training. References from the General Medical Council (GMC) and Gold Guid...

Paediatric training

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Training in research for the benefit of children - guide

All trainees have to attain research competencies. And, trainees who train in research are afforded unique opportunities to develop academic skills and undertake original research and, for some, develop an academic career. All of this can be achieved while maintaining and excelling in clinical train...

Research

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Training principle of the month 3: Clinical reasoning skills are explicitly taught within training

Clinical reasoning is essential for accurate diagnosis. This month, trainees Dr Jenny Merrison-Hort and Dr Sian Copley lead us in exploring this principle. You'll find examples of how to embed clinical reasoning skills into your everyday teaching and/or learning, including a case study from consulta...

Paediatric training

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Two consultant led handovers every 24 hours - Bedford Hospital

This page provides a best practice example for standard 4 of Facing the Future: Standards for acute general paediatric services, which describes the handover process at Bedford Hospital, which is led by consultant paediatricians. Sharing information using structured communication techniques helps to...

Service design

Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Models of care

Service planning