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Membership
Applications for College roles now openCan you share your professional expertise by applying for a College role? Current opportunities support paediatric training, examinations, policy and research.
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 - the rationale for changeWe have begun to review the programme of assessment within the Progress+ curriculum to ensure it is fair and fit for purpose. Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains why. -
Work we do
Invited reviewsWe deliver clinically-led peer reviews to healthcare organisations, providing independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on your clinical services and quality of care. -
Resources
Flexible working data and guidanceOur new resource presents insights on flexible working patterns from 2015 to 2025, UK legislation and NHS guidance. Plus, paediatricians' experiences balancing clinical life, aspirations and personal wellbeing.
Spotlight on the child health workforce in EnglandOur policy briefing sets out our eight principles for change and clear recommendations that will help realise the government’s ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children ever. -
Key topics
Strengthening children’s community health servicesMore than 314,000 children and young people in England alone are waiting for community health services, and wait times are getting worse. We outline the evidence and impact, and call for action across the UK. -
News and events
Vaccination access, uptake and equityOver the last decade, the uptake of vaccines in the UK has stalled and is in many cases falling: this is extremely concerning. Our policy reports shows how we can restore and sustain high immunisation coverage.
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 will feature an expert-led presentation on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
Engaging with children and young people course in BelfastJoin our full-day course on Tuesday 23 September at the Mac Belfast, where you'll learn the theory, try age and stage appropriate engagement tools and see how to use voice data in your service.
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Registration for training gives you access to RCPCH online assessment tools.
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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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