Our spring 2024 edition is now out! We spotlight how we are keeping infants, children and young people safe as they access health services. Plus a welcome return of our regular “Starter for Ten” and “Day In The Life” features.
We have three member candidates for this Senior Officer role who will oversee areas of the College’s governance and ethical framework and its membership needs. Eligible members can now vote online.
Packed with top tips and resources from paediatricians of all levels, plus how to take advantage of free RCPCH membership as a medical student or foundation doctor. #ChoosePaediatrics
2023 was a challenging year in medicine, but we worked alongside you, our members, on some huge achievements, from the new training curriculum, Progress+ to our campaign on youth vaping.
Our new 'hub' helps specialty groups develop a guideline for RCPCH endorsement - including running the search, formulating recommendations and consulting with stakeholders.
Thanks to data provided by units in England and Wales, we've published our latest annual report, infographic and case study from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit. Our fantastic cover illustration is by Olly, age 10.
Childhood mental health problems are common and increasing across the UK. We outline the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care, and we call for greater investment.
Last autumn, we looked at the unequal exposure to the effects of climate change in the UK, including the capacity to adapt, food security and eco distress.
Meet Alice Willson, an RCPCH Clinical Fellow on the new Clean Air Fund Partnership. A general paediatrician and a keen fell runner, Alice will lead on developing educational resources and clean air clinics.
In his first blog as RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner outlines his priorities for the College, and notes recent developments, including the Cass Review and a GMC consultation on Physician Associates.
Revisit some of the highlights from this year’s event in Birmingham, which featured a range of insightful events, inspirational speakers and the lively exhibition hall, in our new slideshow!
Our Thrive Paediatrics programme acknowledges, celebrates and supports the varied experiences in paediatrics. SAS doctors do amazing work, and Dr Anne Pinches has developed the role of SAS Advocate in her own Trust to promote and improve support for this growing group.
Applications for next year's Specialty Training 1 (ST1) posts in paediatrics open in late October, with interviews in early 2024. It's not too soon to start your prep, and our Officer for Recruitment and Trainee Representative for Recruitment have teamed up to give you essential updates and tips.
All trainee-supervisor relationships come with their own styles and occasional challenges, says Dr Faro Ndokera, a paediatrician in sub-specialty training. But having the same educational supervisor over a longer period offers greater focus and meaning - and a personal touch.
Dr Blanche Lumb has a passion for finding paediatricians of the future, and so is in her perfect role as the new RCPCH Trainee Representative for Recruitment. She reports back from her time at June's annual conference, and reminds aspiring paediatricians of our annual prizes.
"Kids are fun, fact!", says Dr Hannah Baynes. From helping adolescents make positive change to their health to working, and celebrating, with multiprofessional colleagues, she tells us why she enjoys working in paediatrics.
Dr Felicity Beal is in her fifth year of paediatric training, and tells us about the opportunities she's had, from looking after premature babies to working in general paediatrics, to learning about fascinating sub-specialities, such as caring for children who've had a kidney, liver or small bowel t...
In celebration of International Women's Day 2022, we reached out to Dr Ngozi Edi-Osagie, consultant paediatrician and RCPCH Officer for Genomics, to share her thoughts about working in paediatrics and neonatology research.
An introduction to Professor David Barker, an obstetrician and epidemiologist - and a gentle and thoughtful man - gave shape to what Dr Simon Chapman had maybe known but been unable to define: why he ended up in medicine. Simon introduces our #ChoosePaediatrics theme of the month: the influence and...
"Like I did, check out the #ChoosePaediatrics programme, consider an application to the specialty, and I hope one day we will work together", says Dr Kish Gandhi, who introduces January's theme of the month - that children are great patients - and tells us how he chose paediatrics after qualifying a...