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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.
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Membership renewals 2023

In January 2023, a new membership year begins. We have written to all members with information on the amount to pay.

Our renewals page outlines the subscription fees for each membership type, and links to guidance on when and how to pay, applying for concessions, refunds, discounts and tax relief.

Membership renewals 2023
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Your benefits as a member

We offer a range of benefits - 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, search for other members and pay your subscriptions.
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

More member resources

Subscriptions and how to pay
Subscriptions concessions
Committees
Regions - UK-wide Officers and Leads
Membership examination
Career support service
Help using your RCPCH online account

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
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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

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Podcast
1 March 2023

Shining a light on children's mental health

Mental health can be a challenging and sensitive topic. In this podcast, five child health professionals talk about how they are are tackling the issue through advocacy and innovation.
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Announcement
22 February 2023

Milestones magazine for members – spring 2023

Our spring edition has a special focus on supporting children and young people’s mental health. A number of members look at the role of paediatricians and how they can best prepare to ensure the mental health needs of young people are met.

Member volunteering opportunities

All volunteering opportunities