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Membership
Membership renewalsThank you for being a valued member of RCPCH's community of 25,000 child health professionals. You can see our fees for each membership type for the 2026 calendar year, plus how to apply for a concession, access your benefits and use your online account.
Volunteer with usWe have some wonderful roles available, including our VPs for Training & Assessment and Education & Learning, Officers in England, Scotland and Wales, Officers for Training & Quality and Education, plus many others. -
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. -
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
On community child health servicesThese services provide vital support to some of our most vulnerable children and their families, yet waiting times have worsened over the past three years across the UK. We continue to call for a stronger focus on collaborative healthcare. -
News and events
Get your ticket for RCPCH ConferenceWe're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
Tune in to our Leading the Way podcastLeadership is not about hierarchy: it’s about connection, contribution and culture. Jonathan speaks with RCPCH President Steve Turner on our latest episode.
Join the St David's Day ConferenceHosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across the nation, this day-long event takes place on 26 February in Cardiff, with a special focus on digital innovation.
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.
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.