If you are a foundation year doctor (FY1, FY2) interested in paediatrics and resident in the UK, you can become an RCPCH Foundation Doctor member for free. You will enjoy access to a wide range of specialist information and discounts.

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Fees
Foundation Doctor membership | Annual fee | Monthly fee (via Direct Debit - UK bank accounts only) |
---|---|---|
Subscription only | Free | Free |
With Archives of Disease in Childhood, our journal | £100 | £8.33 |
Benefits
Membership offers the following benefits:
- careers advice
- quarterly newsletter
- listing on online members' directory
- option to receive regular email news bulletins
- use of the members' room in RCPCH London
- reduced fees for RCPCH Conference and exhibition and other courses and events
- optional subscription to our journal, Archives of Disease in Childhood, for £100/year
- full access to the Child Protection Portal, including the Companion and other resources.
- TOTUM PRO eligibility
Requirements
You must be an FY1 or FY2 Doctor enrolled on a UK Foundation programme.
If you are an F3 doctor working in paediatrics, you can apply for Associate membership and take advantage of our 50% discount on the first year of membership and ePortfolio access.
Application timeline
Applications are usually processed within five working days of receipt.
Please ensure you read the membership bye-laws and regulations before applying.
Contact
For help, contact us on membership@rcpch.ac.uk.
Downloads
Foundation doctor membership leaflet284.66 KB