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There were four winners of the College’s esteemed paediatric training awards - the PAFTAs - in 2019, Ruth Bland, Philippa Wood, Henriette van Ruiten and Melody Redman. Here are their nominations and quotes from the children and young people's judging panel.

Dr Nicola Jay, consultant paediatrician at Sheffield Children's Hospital, has been appointed as the new Officer for Workforce Planning and Health Services. She considers an example of a 'wicked problem' in paediatrics - the health workforce crisis in the UK - and how we can move forward.

Reviewing all the excitement from Conference 2019, this edition of Focus also highlights the IPA Congress in Panama City, and the launch of Paediatrics 2040. You’ll also find features and your favourite regulars inside...

Ben Carter, a trainee paediatrician (ST3 level), tells us why he joined paediatrics...