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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
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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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Announcement
26 May 2026

Announcing the 2026 Honorary Fellows

Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a small number of people who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership. We announced the 2026 Honorary Fellows at our annual Conference, congratulation...
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Announcement
19 May 2026

Celebrating the award winners and Honorary Fellows of 2026

At last week’s RCPCH Conference in Birmingham, we were proud to recognise medical students, foundation doctors, current and retired paediatricians and others who are passionate about paediatrics and child health. See photos from our award ceremonies.

Member volunteering opportunities

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Paediatric Influencing Network

Open to all RCPCH members, at any career stage and location, this network offers a way to share experiences and insights that shape our policy, media and public affairs work and strengthen our influencing to UK-wide decision‑makers.
Volunteering opportunity

Area Officer, England - volunteering opportunity

Represent the views of members in your area, help deliver RCPCH strategy and support our children and young people's engagement programme, RCPCH &Us. Recruiting for a position in the South of England.
Volunteering opportunity

Theory Exam Committee: Deputy Theory Lead - volunteering opportunity

We run three theory exams for our membership exam (MRCPCH) and Diploma of Child Health. We're recruiting a Deputy Theory Lead to participate in or lead results review meetings, help ensure the exam syllabi reflects the training curriculum, support all stages of any malpractice cases and investigatio...