Volunteering opportunity
Become an RCPCH Ambassador
The RCPCH is establishing a network of volunteer RCPCH member Ambassadors across England to advocate locally for children, young people and the workforce that serves them. Find out more about this role and how you can apply.
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Call for nominations - Vice President posts
Closing date
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is seeking nominations for Vice President for Education and Professional Development and Vice President for Training and Assessment.
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Child Protection Evidence - help develop systematic reviews
Are you a UK-based consultant or trainee paediatrician with an interest in child protection? We are seeking expert reviewers for critical appraisals and review leads.
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Course development - get involved
We are always working on exciting initiatives to support paediatric career progression and improve care and services. We welcome your ideas for courses, webinars and eLearnings as well as participation on quality assurance.
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Exam and assessment development - get involved
From question setting groups, where new questions and scenarios are generated, right through to the Standard Setting Angoff process where exam questions are reviewed and judged one final time after the exam, our clinicians and College staff ensure the quality and rigorousness of every examination an...
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Examiners for MRCPCH and/or DCH
Medical professionals can apply to become an examiner for MRCPCH (membership exam) and DCH (Diploma of Child Health) clinical examinations. If you are interested in becoming an examiner for either exam, please see below.
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Exams - lead on the development of our theory exams as a PRE
We're recruiting Principal Regional Examiners (PRE) for regions across the UK. This vital leadership role supports our MRCPCH theory exams, which test appropriate areas of the curriculum for level 1 paediatric training. You'll facilitate regular and dynamic Question Setting Groups (QSGs) with consu...
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Exams - write questions for the theory exams
Our question setting group meetings are suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but our important work continues.
We're now inviting members with MRCPCH to help us write questions remotely, using your own device at home or work. It's a great opportunity to develop skills and ...
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Global Links programme - volunteering opportunities
The success of our work relies heavily on fostering partnerships between clinicians in high, middle and low income countries. We recruit and prepare doctors, nurses and midwives who help us in all aspects of programme delivery, usually through longer-term placements overseas in the Global Links prog...
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Influence and contribute to new paediatric clinical guidelines and quality standards
Apply to our panel to get requests tailored to your clinical interests. We will invite you to contribute to our response to the documents that set standards in paediatric practice. And, we'll let you know of opportunities to represent the College at guidance meetings.