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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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More member resources

Membership renewals (including fees by category and location)
Subscriptions and how to pay
Apply for a concession on your membership and/or training fees
College Areas - RCPCH Geographic Officers and training contacts
Committees
Membership examination (MRCPCH)
Verification of membership and examination qualifications
Help using your RCPCH online account
Highlights from the latest member survey

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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Get involved

Can you share your professional expertise to help improve the lives of paediatricians and child health in the UK and around the world? Explore our range of volunteering opportunities.
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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...
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Retirement and senior membership

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.
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Latest news on membership

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Tribute
28 November 2025

Honouring Dr Janet McDonagh: paediatrician, poet and advocate

Dr Carol Ewing and others remember a friend and colleague who was key to the College's Adolescent Health Programme online learning and children and young people's engagement, who enriched many with her "knowledge, kindness, determination and love" and who died on 19 August 2025.

Member volunteering opportunities

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Area Officers, England - volunteering opportunities

Represent the views of members in your area. As a member of Council, you'll actively participate in developing RCPCH strategy and the delivery of work plans, join meetings with College Registrar and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. We're now seeking Area Offic...