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Educational Supervisor: Your Wellbeing

In this instalment of our Educational Supervisor Roadshow we heard from Dr Dal Hothi, Officer for Lifelong Careers who addressed wellbeing from a lifelong careers perspective. We then heard from Dr Anna Baverstock and Dr Bob Klaber who did a talk on kindness and civility.

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Retirement is a time to readjust

20 December 2022

Change is always unsettling and can be challenging, especially if one is unprepared. Dr Sanjay Suri recognises that retirement is a change that is often romanticised but not usually spoken of as a time for readjustment. And that there's someting more important than happiness.

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Easing into my retirement

20 December 2022

Rather than a sudden separation, Dr John Warner has eased into retirement with a number of activities that have helped him build an alternative and rewarding life.

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We can still make a difference - President's blog

8 September 2022

Camilla reflects on a tricky summer and how even small things can make a difference. There is news on fitness to practice determinations and College advocacy on this issue, as well as updates on Officer positions at the College.

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Progress+ implementation plan - what clinical directors need to know

The RCPCH paediatric curriculum, Progress+, will be implemented in August / September 2023. Our implementation document for clinical directors and leads summarises the key issues and opportunities for the delivery and organisation of training, including rota availability.

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How I used the RECIPE mnemonic as a planning tool for retirement

27 June 2022

Using her own experience, Dr Mandy Goldstein shares thoughts on how you can best plan ahead for your retirement, noting, "as medics we are also teachers, managers, financiers, mentors, disciplinarians."

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Retire and return - the steps I took

25 June 2022

From your pension to the department your work in... Dr Helen Roper shares the steps she took in navigating the process to continue working in the NHS.

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Thinking about retirement - resources

There are a number of considerations to help ensure a smooth transition from working in a demanding and rewarding professional environment to a different type of life post-retirement. We've produced some resources for you, including practical advice and key steps to take, that we hope can suppor...

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Reflecting on my retirement

23 June 2022

Dr Robert Scott Jupp takes us through his retirement journey and the many volunteering roles he has since undertaken. "Finding things to do which are both enjoyable and stimulating was, for me, the most important means of adjusting to a new way of life."

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Dr Michael Lowry obituary

19 May 2022

Dr Michael Lowry is remembered by his friend Dr Geoff Lawson as an edgy general paediatrician who prioritised teaching and training whilst providing the child with the very best clinical service.