Council is a committee established by the College’s Bye-Laws and was first convened in 1996 as part of the establishment of the RCPCH.
About
Council serves to provide the College with major insights on paediatrics and child health from members, with support from staff.
The composition of our Council consists of four distinct categories of members (Executive, Geographic, Grade and Specialty) for an inclusive and representative body. Council convenes quarterly.
Council has the following specific responsibilities:
- Consider reports from the Senior Officers, and the Officers and Representatives reporting to them, on the major areas of work overseen by them
- Seek the views of college members on current issues affecting paediatrics, child health and the College’s work
- On the basis of the feedback received from members, work to ensure that the College’s strategy and workplan maximises delivery of its charitable objects in support of child health
- Oversee specific activities relating to the College’s role in recognising good paediatric practice
- Any other matter in the field of Paediatrics and Child Health specifically remitted to Council by the Board of Trustees.
Council members
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Executive members | |
| President | Professor Steve Turner |
| Registrar | Dr Jan Dudley |
| Treasurer | Dr Alison Steele |
| Vice President for Education and Professional Education | Dr Jonathan Darling |
| Vice President for Health Policy | Dr Mike McKean |
| Vice President for Science and Research | Professor Paul Dimitri |
| Vice President for Training and Assessment | Dr Cathryn Chadwick |
| Assistant Registrar | Dr Bhanu Williams |
| Geographic members | |
| Officer for Scotland | Dr Mairi Stark |
| Officer for Wales | Vacant |
| Officer for Ireland | Dr Thomas Bourke |
| England Area Officer: London | Vacant |
| England Area Officer: South | Vacant |
| England Area Officer: West | Vacant |
| England Area Officer: East | Dr Kingsley Ezinmor |
| England Area Officer: North | Dr Jude Joseph |
| International Officer: Asia | Dr Deepak Ugra |
| International Officer: Africa, Middle East, Americas, Europe, Australasia | Dr Syed Furrukh Jamil |
| Grade members and Specialty members | |
| Chair of the Trainee Committee | Dr Emma Dyer |
| Chair of the Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors (SAS) Committee | Dr Jamil Ahmad Khan and Dr Kumar Swamy |
| Senior Member and Fellow Representative | Dr Andrew Long |
| Specialty Board Representative | Dr Tony Hulse |
Becoming a College Officer
With College Officer roles typically lasting three years, we’re regularly looking for passionate members who are ready to take their next step in College involvement. By volunteering a few hours of their time each month, Officers share their professional expertise to help improve the lives of paediatricians and child health. In return, we offer our Officers full training, ongoing support and skill development opportunities in leadership, governance and strategic influence.
Find out more about becoming a College Officer in our Volunteering pages