Membership

As a member - in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or an allied health professional - you can contribute to promoting better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence - and will be supported throughout your career.

Your benefits as a member

We offer a range of benefits - from access to Paediatric Care Online and our Archives journal to event discounts. See what's available to your membership type.

Your benefits

Manage your membership

As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, search for other members and pay your subscriptions.

Your membership

Focus magazine for members

Each quarter, we send you our magazine by post - with news and events from the College and beyond, plus features from other members.

Your Focus

Uncertain times and the future of paediatrics

With Brexit on his mind, your President Russell Viner talks about how we strengthen our international links in Europe and beyond, and encourages members to get involved with our ambitious project to influence our profession's future.

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Types of membership

Ordinary (via examination)

Ordinary (via election)

Fellow (via registration)

Fellow (via election)

Senior Fellow, Senior Member, Retired Associate

Junior

Associate

Affiliate - for non-doctors

Affiliate - for medical students

Affiliate - for foundation doctors

Featured benefit for spring

Developing new skills, networking with like-minded colleagues, carrying out a sense of purpose... We highlight the diverse and rewarding volunteering opportunities with us!

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Volunteering opportunity

Lead on the development of our theory exams - as a PAT Lead

7 May 2019

We're recruiting Principal Area Theory (PAT) Leads 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 consult...

Volunteering opportunity

Develop resources to help fellow trainees use Progress curriculum

Each month we highlight one of the 11 domains in RCPCH Progress, our paediatric training curriculum. Trainees and consultants write case studies and produce short videos explaining how they have used the domain in their work. It's a great way to highlight your achievements and support your colleague...

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Write questions for the theory exams - join a QSG

If you're a member with MRCPCH, why not join a Question Setting Group (QSG), in your region? Our day-long meetings are a great opportunity to support the next generation of paediatricians, develop your skills and network with new colleagues and old friends.

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Wellbeing for health professionals

Our career support service

Monthly blog from your President

Membership exam (MRCPCH)

Latest announcements

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News

Vote for the new Trainees Committee Vice Chair

16 April 2019

Eligible members are invited to elect the next Vice Chair of the Trainees Committee.

Paediatric training

Membership

News

Enter the BPSU and CAPSS art competition on the theme, "rare disease and me"

9 April 2019

Help the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System (CAPSS) design the front covers of their next annual reports...and win a £50 Amazon eGift voucher!

BPSU

Rare disease

News

Membership benefit for spring - volunteering opportunities

2 April 2019

Developing new skills, meeting new people, networking with like-minded colleagues, carrying out a sense of purpose... The benefits often outweigh the time given, which may be why more than 1,100 of you volunteer for the College. Whether it's representing your region or specialty on a committee, work...

Knowledge and skills

Continuing professional development

Clinical guidelines and standards

Latest articles and blogs

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News

Early intervention can help us win the battle against child poverty and ill health

3 April 2019

Responding to Call 9 of Children in Scotland's 25 Calls campaign, Claire Burnett, External Affairs Manager, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Scotland, explains how we can act to ensure children born today grow up in a truly healthy nation.

Health policy

Public health

Society

News

A focus on children's wellbeing - reflections on our St David's Day Conference

29 March 2019

For the final chapter in the "fetal life to adulthood" series devised by Dr Abby Parish, ST6 trainee at Swansea's Singleton Hospital, this year's conference looked at mental health and wellbeing. Here Abby reflects on another successful event before she leaves her position as our Wales Trainee Repre...

Mental health

Life stage

Adolescent health

News

The case for fluoridation to protect children’s oral health

20 March 2019

In a blog to mark World Oral Health Day (Wednesday 20 March), RCPCH member Dr John Furness considers a simple and safe way to protect children from tooth decay – community water fluoridation.

Health policy

Public health

Membership

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