Become a member or change your membership type
We have different membership types depending on your career stage or pathway - from medical student to retired doctor, for those in specialty paediatric training or for other child health professionals.
Successful completion of our membership examinations, the MRCPCH, will enable you to become an Ordinary member.
We also offer Fellowship, the pinnacle of College membership, and this has two routes: by registration on the GMC or IMC specialist register, or by election.
Find your membership type on our short questionnaire
Use your online account to check and update your details and access benefits
Your online account is your gateway to online services at the College. You can update your details, book exams, apply and manage your membership and access other websites such as ePortfolio / CPD Diary, Learning, Child Protection Portal and Digital Health Hub.
To ensure that you continue to receive relevant information, make sure to check your personal and work details and contact preferences. It's easy to update them.
You'll need to log in to your account with your RCPCH number (your membership) number.
Pay your subscription
Our membership year begins in January. In December, we'll email you the amount to pay.
Your subscription rate depends on your membership type and, for some categories, where you live.
You can pay through your online account by direct debit, or by credit or debit card. Just follow the links on the Membership block.
Apply for a concession
Concessions may be available for some members, for example, due to financial hardship, maternity, shared parental or adoption leave or working less than full time
Find out more and apply for a concession
Join our admission ceremony and get your membership certificate
We enjoy welcoming new Ordinary Members and Fellows of the RCPCH, and their guests, at our admissions ceremonies, which take place at different venues throughout the year. It's a wonderful opportunity to commemorate your achievements, and receive your certificate from our senior Officers.
If you do not attend the ceremony, we send your certificate by post.
If you've lost your original certificate, you can purchase a new one for £20. Get in touch with us on the RCPCH Help Centre.
Resign your membership member
We hope you will decide to stay an RCPCH member throughout and after your career. If you are permanently retired, you may wish to become a senior member, senior fellow or retired associate, which offers a substantially reduced subscription rate. Concessions may be available for some members, for example, due to financial hardship, maternity, shared parental or adoption leave or working less than full time.
If you decide to resign, you will need to complete a short form so we can process your resignation and provide a refund where appropriate.
Find out how to resign your membership
How to contact us
Visit RCPCH Help Centre where you can browse our help articles or submit a request.