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Membership
Milestones magazineYoung people are at the forefront of this special RCPCH &Us edition - as they interview paediatricians about their jobs, meet the Milestones editorial team and tell us about their projects.
Become a memberWe have varied membership types - for medical students and foundation doctors, new trainees and post-MRCPCH doctors, affiliated child health professionals and retired paediatricians. Our questionnaire helps find the best type for you! -
Education and careers
Progress+ is coming soonLive from this summer, Progress+ builds on the current curriculum, and will be flexible and fulfilling. Our FAQs, resources and updates outline what to expect. -
Work we do
Our clinical auditsOur audits aim to improve care and health outcomes for babies, children and young people. They cover neonatal medicine, epilepsy, diabetes, child protection services and PGHAN. -
Resources
Workforce pressures this winterWe continue to call on national governments to support paediatrics and child health - including fully costed, evidence-based strategies on workforce and health inequalities.
How can you increase patient engagement?We deliver guidance on how to involve children and young people, and their families, in strategic decision making. -
Key topics
Climate changeChildren are among the most vulnerable to the health risks of climate change. We’re looking at what we can all do to help combat climate change for the future benefit of children and young people.
GenomicsIt has the potential to change our approaches to healthcare. Our ambitious new programme aims to address unmet need across the sector, in order to improve the health of children and young people. -
News and events
RCPCH Conference 2023 abstractsShare your project work, get constructive feedback and promote yourself, team and institution. The deadline is Monday, 6 February.
Podcast on health inequalitiesChildren living in poverty are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes. Three paediatricians talk about how to open up conversations with families about poverty.
Are you in a 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.
We offer members support throughout their career, with access to key resources.
You can opt in to our updates on the latest research, policy and educational opportunities in children's health.