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MRCPCH Clinical - applications for June exams now opening 28 March

16 March 2022

The application window for the UK June 2022-2 MRCPCH Clinical is delayed. Candidates will now be able to apply from Monday 28 March at 09:30 through Monday 4 April at 16:30 (UK time).

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Training principle of the month 6: Leadership skills are developed and nurtured

This month, Dr Sarah Arthur and Dr Segn Nedd explore the importance of good leadership in healthcare by providing examples of leadership in action and seeking advice from healthcare leaders on what leadership means to them.

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Paediatric training

Progress+

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Rare Disease &Us - views from children, young people and families

28 February 2022

Over the last year, children, young people and families have been thinking about rare diseases and what matters to them. To mark Rare Disease Day 2022, the RCPCH Engagement Committee has pulled together views and thoughts in this letter.

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My update on COVID-19 vaccination of all 5 to 11 year old children in the UK - President's blog

18 February 2022

As a College, we've shared our professional view with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination to children and young people. Earlier considerations around the offer to 12 to 15 year olds have offered helpful insight to the rollout to younger c...

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Training principle of the month 5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times

This month we explore the social and psychological factors that may impact a patient's clinical presentation. We have an interview with paediatric consultant Dr Lil Breen who shares her insights on how to apply a biopsychosocial approach and why it is crucial for good care. And, trainees Dr Tom L...

Paediatric training

Progress+

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Response to the Poverty and Inequality Commission advice on the Scottish government’s child poverty plan

27 January 2022

On Tuesday 25 January 2022, the Poverty and Inequality Commission published its advice to the Scottish Government on the Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26. The report concludes that child poverty isn’t reducing in Scotland; in fact, it remains at much the same level as before the Child Poverty Act...

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RCPCH comments on reports of increased admissions of under 5s in hospital with COVID-19

13 January 2022

In response to reports of increased admissions of under-fives in hospital with COVID-19, RCPCH comments:

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RCPCH Progress+ curriculum and syllabi

RCPCH Progress+ is the curriculum for use by doctors undertaking postgraduate paediatric training in the UK, ensuring they develop their knowledge and skills across all key practice areas. Read more and download the full curriculum and generic syllabi for the two paediatric training levels - cor...

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Training principle of the month 4: Patients and families are heard

This month, Dr Lia Davies has worked with the College's Children and Young People's Engagement team, or RCPCH &Us, to consider how to effectively listen to patients and their families, and how you can facilitate the right conversations. Dr Kiran Rahim also shares a case study on how we can support b...

Paediatric training

Progress+

Children and young people's voice

Patient involvement

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RCPCH responds to announcement on vaccinations for 5-11 year olds

22 December 2021

Today the MHRA, JCVI and Ministers have given the go-ahead for vaccinations for some children aged 5-11. The RCPCH has responded.