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Membership
Why volunteer with us?Volunteering is vital to our work, and over 3,000 members contribute each year. You too can shape paediatrics, support future generations, influence healthcare and gain invaluable experience.
Community building in MilestonesThe latest issue of your member magazine shines a light on connections - with contributions from Visiting Fellows, senior members on planning for retirement and more. -
Education and careers
Assessment reviewWe are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. -
Work we do
College strategy - one year onLast September, we launched the first phase of our strategy to support paediatricians' working lives and advocate for a healthier future for children and young people, and the combined actions of members, staff and children and young people have already had positive impacts. -
Resources
Viral respiratory tract infections guidanceWe have updated our national recommendations on the management of children in hospital with viral respiratory tract infections, to use in partnership with your local infection prevention control team.
IHA delivery standardsAn Initial Health Assessment is a statutory appointment for every child or young person entering care in the UK. Guided by eight child-led outcomes, our standards aim to improve their health and wellbeing. -
Key topics
Help protect children from fluEvery winter, thousands of children are admitted to hospital with flu. You can make a difference. As paediatricians, your support is vital in increasing flu vaccine uptake. -
News and events
Scotland manifestoHow can the health, wellbeing and rights of children and young people be not only safeguarded, but actively prioritised? The Holyrood election is in May 2026 and we have a 'prescription for change' for the next Scottish Government.
Grand Round 2025-26Register for our new fortnightly series of free, one-hour webinars, which replicate the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals. Each features an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Latest report from our neonatal auditOur National Neonatal Audit Programme assesses whether babies admitted to neonatal units receive consistently high quality care. We present findings from data collected in 2024 and recommendations.
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Registration for training gives you access to RCPCH online assessment tools.
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We recommend you apply for Associate membership and register for training.
Are you in a permanent post (not locum and not on a fixed term contract)?
Are you on the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via registration).
Do you want to apply for Fellowship and have two RCPCH Fellows one resident in the UK to propose you and are able to demonstrate distinction?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via election).
We recommend you apply for Associate membership.
We recommend you apply for Associate membership.
Are you a medical student resident in the UK?
We recommend you apply for Medical Student membership.
This membership level is available to medical students in the UK, and is free of charge.
Will you be able to demonstrate a professional interest in child health, for example by your CV or a membership certification to a professional health organisation?
We recommend you apply for Affiliate membership.
This membership level is available for non-medical doctors in any country who can demonstrate a professional interest in child health.
We do not have a membership type suitable for your circumstances.
Are you a medical doctor?
Are you in an approved run-through training post?
Have you passed MRCPCH Clinical or MRCP(UK) Part II in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership and register for training.
Registration for training gives you access to RCPCH online assessment tools.
We recommend you apply for Junior membership and register for training.
Registration for training gives you access to RCPCH online assessment tools.
Have you passed MRCPCH Clinical or MRCP(UK) Part II in Paediatrics?
Do you want access to ePortfolio?
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership and register for training.
Are you in a permanent post (not locum and not on a fixed term contract)?
Are you on the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via registration).
Do you want to apply for Fellowship and have two RCPCH Fellows one resident in the UK to propose you and are able to demonstrate distinction?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via election).
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership.
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership.
Are you a UK foundation doctor (in FY1 or FY2)” (If you’re an ‘F3’ please select No.)
We recommend you apply for Foundation Doctor membership.
Do you want access to ePortfolio?
We recommend you apply for Associate membership and register for training.
Are you in a permanent post (not locum and not on a fixed term contract)?
Are you on the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via registration).
Do you want to apply for Fellowship and have two RCPCH Fellows one resident in the UK to propose you and are able to demonstrate distinction?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via election).
We recommend you apply for Associate membership.
We recommend you apply for Associate membership.
Are you a medical student resident in the UK?
We recommend you apply for Medical Student membership.
This membership level is available to medical students in the UK, and is free of charge.
Will you be able to demonstrate a professional interest in child health, for example by your CV or a membership certification to a professional health organisation?
We recommend you apply for Affiliate membership.
This membership level is available for non-medical doctors in any country who can demonstrate a professional interest in child health.
We do not have a membership type suitable for your circumstances.
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