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Membership

As a member - working in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or allied health professional - you can contribute to promoting better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence, and will be supported throughout your career.
Become a member
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Your benefits as a member

From full access to our Child Protection Portal and online access to the Archives journal, plus event discounts - see what's available to your membership type.
Your benefits
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Manage your membership

As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, including your personal and work details, contact preferences and interests.
Your membership
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Milestones

Our quarterly member magazine brings you all the latest College news, along with in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world.
Your magazine
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Membership renewals 2024

In December we'll write to each member with information about your subscription in 2024 and how to pay this. We have now published the standard subscription fees by membership category and location.
Membership renewals 2024

More member resources

Subscriptions and how to pay
Subscriptions concessions
Committees
Regions - Area Officers, College and training contacts
Membership examination
Verification of membership and examination qualifications
Career support service
Help using your RCPCH online account
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Members' blogs

Members offer personal perspectives from across the diverse world of paediatrics - whether it's about volunteering with the College, exploring career options or sharing wellbeing tips...
Read blogs
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Members' recipes

Express your creativity and indulge yourself with a bit of cooking! We're featuring members' favourite recipes, from Justin's Kakuni (pictured) to Katy Rose's plant-based dishes.
Try recipes
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On retirement

For many, retirement is a celebration of life’s work, and often feels like a moment to relax and enjoy a new chapter. Senior members share their experiences and give practical tips.
Explore resources

Membership types

Medical student
Foundation doctor
Junior
Associate
Ordinary
Fellow (via registration)
Fellow (via election)
Senior Fellow, Senior Member, Retired Associate
Affiliate
Group of people

Become a member

Our quick questionnaire helps you find the right RCPCH membership type for your career stage, and apply.

Questionnaire

Latest news on membership

All news
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Announcement
1 December 2023

New RCPCH Treasurer appointed for January start

RCPCH is pleased to announce that Dr Alison Steele has been appointed as Treasurer to take office on 24 January 2024 when Dr Liz Marder demits on 23 of that month.
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Announcement
30 November 2023

Milestones magazine for members – winter 2023

In this issue we look at child health inequalities in a broad sense. We explore how climate change anxiety can have an effect on children and young people's mental health and we hear from members on patient safety and resolving conflicts.
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Announcement
29 November 2023

RCPCH announces two new Trustees

RCPCH is delighted to announce two new appointments to their Board of Trustees, Taona Makunganya (pictured left) and Dr Sunil Bhopal (pictured right).

Member volunteering opportunities

All volunteering opportunities