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Our latest admissions ceremony for new Fellows, members and award winners was a feast of talent and pride, says Camilla. She also introduces two important annual reports just published, on race equality and on the experiences of trainees and trainers.

Dr Shosh Layman, a trainee at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, tells us about the success of a project she started to support the wellbeing of her colleagues and improve morale.

Dr Caitlin Rea, a foundation doctor at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh shares how her personal experiences, alongside her recent research and teaching have influenced her to #ChoosePaediatrics. "I look forward to pursuing a career in paediatrics and continuing to develop my passion for ASD educatio...

We are pleased to announce the elected Honorary Fellows for 2021. 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. The 2021 H...

RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon, responds to the publication of the Health and Care Bill, which is the most substantive piece of health legislation for nearly a decade.

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

Getting around the country (and away from the 'Westminster bubble') is one of Russell's top priorities, and gives him a chance to meet "some of the amazing paediatricians working across the UK".

What are some of the challenges faced by both trainees and supervisors getting to grips with RCPCH Progress curriculum and ePortfolio? David, VP for Training and Assessment, explores the topic, and why we now focus on capabilities, not competencies.

Our former Chief Executive Professor Judith Ellis has been awarded an OBE for services to healthcare in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Judith was at the College for four successful years from 2014 to May 2018.

The author Paul Theroux said, “Winter is a season of recovery and preparation” and yet the reverse is true in paediatrics. Our last few winters have been so bad that government talk of winter pressures funding seems to start as soon as the daffodils emerge in spring. But when did you last read about...