This edition of your membership magazine sees the launch of the Paediatrics 2040 project, the handover of the College presidency and a feature on understanding how mental health is core to paediatrics.
We have some exciting vacancies for trainees around the UK - from the Vice Chair of your Trainees' Committee to reps on our Examinations Executive and CSACs in general paediatrics and PAIID.
Our expert-led, CPD approved courses are for all health professionals. We have a range of online courses, and continue to offer our eLearning and podcasts.
We've developed a vision of the future of paediatrics in the UK - by exploring evidence, innovation, models of care and working lives of paediatricians.
Throughout this challenging period we've been publishing blogs and resources by our members around the UK - covering topics such as overcoming trauma, supporting each other and spreading positivity.
We continue to look at the risks and impacts of COVID-19 on our members, the wider child health workforce and children and young people. Explore our guidance and resources.
Dr Sunitha Vimalesvaran tells us about her role as the Trainee Representative for Examinations, the issues that lie ahead and what she hopes to achieve engaging her fellow trainees.
Our new Paediatrics 2040 website has a focused report on wellbeing and working lives. Dr Seb Gray explains why we included this, and offers some practical thoughts for the future.
Whether you've just started your paediatric training, or are working as a paediatrician or other child health professional, we invite you to join our growing membership in the UK and around the world. Use our questionnaire to find your membership type and apply!
Are you a medical doctor?
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.
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.