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As a member - working in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or 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.
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Your benefits as a member

From full access to our Child Protection Portal and online access to the Archives journal, plus event discounts - see what's available to your membership type.
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As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, including your personal and work details, contact preferences and interests.
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Milestones

Our quarterly member magazine brings you all the latest College news, along with in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world.
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Membership renewals (including fees by category and location)
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Apply for a concession on your membership and/or training fees
College Areas - RCPCH Geographic Officers and training contacts
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Membership examination (MRCPCH)
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Help using your RCPCH online account
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Membership types

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Get involved

Can you share your professional expertise to help improve the lives of paediatricians and child health in the UK and around the world? Explore our range of volunteering opportunities.
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Members' blogs

Members offer personal perspectives from across the diverse world of paediatrics - whether it's about volunteering with the College, exploring career options or sharing wellbeing tips...
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Retirement and senior membership

For many, retirement is a celebration of life’s work, and often feels like a moment to relax and enjoy a new chapter. Senior members share their experiences and give practical tips.
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Latest news on membership

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Milestones
9 July 2026

Milestones magazine for members: Our anniversary – summer 2026

We’re celebrating the College’s anniversary as well as looking back at another successful annual conference and shining a light on a few of our award winners. However, we’re also looking forward with a focus on the evolving nature of training.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
9 July 2026

A summer to reflect on our direction of travel - President's update

Officers and senior staff are reflecting on the College strategy, as we look forward to publishing our next State of Child Health report. Steve also shares our podcast on the assessment review and our response to the Ockenden report, and celebrates our newest Members and Fellows.
Steve Turner RCPCH Conference 2024
President's update
18 June 2026

Challenges and opportunities in the NHS – President’s update

Steve explains how clinical leadership must be central in local and national decision-making across the NHS. He also updates on the Health Bill in England, the MenB vaccine for young people, our response to the forthcoming social media ban for children and our latest podcasts.

Member volunteering opportunities

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Angoff Judges

We invite members who have completed the MRCPCH to take part in Angoff standard setting meetings to set the standards for our Theory exams. It’s a great opportunity to develop knowledge and play a role in ensuring the quality of the next generation of paediatricians.
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Paediatric Influencing Network

Open to all RCPCH members, at any career stage and location, this network offers a way to share experiences and insights that shape our policy, media and public affairs work and strengthen our influencing to UK-wide decision‑makers.
Volunteering opportunity

Area Officer, South England

Represent the views of members in your area, help deliver RCPCH strategy and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. Recruiting for a position in the South of England.