Fellowship by registration is available to paediatricians on the GMC or IMC Specialist Registers for Paediatrics. (Others may wish to apply for Fellowship by election.) Find out more about Fellowship and how to apply.
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If you are working in a substantive, non-training post, and are on the General Medical Council (GMC) or Irish Medical Council (IMC) Specialist Registers for Paediatrics, you can apply for Fellowship via registration. You'll join a community of 3,000 Fellows at RCPCH and access a number of benefits (listed below). Fellowship is also required if you wish to stand for a senior College role such as President or Vice President.
Benefits of Fellowship
- Use of FRCPCH designation
- FRCPCH lapel pin
- Fellowship certificate
- Voting rights, such as for the RCPCH President, Officers or on major changes to the College representation on Council, our governing body (see eligibility requirements in the RCPCH regulations)
- Representation on Council
- Opportunities to apply for senior College posts, including President and Vice President
- Regional support
- Use of the members' area in London
- Continuing professional development (CPD) tools and advice (cost to non-members is £205)
- Revalidation support
- Careers advice
- Milestones magazine
- Option to receive regular eBulletins
- Reduced fees for RCPCH Conference and other courses and events
- Archives of Disease in Childhood - digital subscription
- Child Protection Portal
- Digital Health Hub
- TOTUM+ for Professionals discount card
Membership fees for Fellowship in 2026
| Country of residence | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| UK | £682 (£57 per month if paying monthly by Direct Debit (UK bank accounts only) |
| Rest of Europe and North America | £484 |
| Rest of world (middle upper income) | £343 |
| Rest of world (middle lower income) | £246 |
Application timeline
Fellows by registration are admitted on a monthly basis. Applications received by the 8th of each month will be considered for commencement of Fellowship from the 1st of the following month.
Please ensure you read the membership bye-laws and regulations before applying.
If you have any questions or need support, submit a request on RCPCH Help Centre.