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How students can #ChoosePaediatrics
23 February 2021
During medical school, students tend to have limited time within speciality rotations and subsequently, healthcare professionals have a short window of opportunity to promote their chosen careers. Nevertheless, there are lots of ways for aspiring paediatricians to get involved. Alexandra Richards, U...
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What led me to start my own BPSU study?
19 February 2021
Dr Chenqu Suo, winner of the Sir Peter Tizard research bursary in 2018 and Co-Trainee Rep on the BPSU Scientific Committee tells us about her own study and how other trainees can get involved in research with the BPSU.
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MTI, leadership and exploring roles in the College
27 January 2021
Dr Hamudi Kisat, a Paediatric Consultant at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, tells us about his role as Deputy Chair for the Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme, attracting international trainees to paediatrics and improving paediatric care in their home countries.
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An opportunity to advocate for reducing child health inequalities
16 November 2020
Dr Rakhee Shah is an ST6 Community Paediatric Registrar and was Clinical Advisor for the State of Child Health 2020 report. We hear why she got involved and the experience she had working on the report. She also encourages others to believe in themselves and not allow imposter syndrome hinder them f...
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Meet the RCPCH Recruitment Team
28 October 2020
The College’s new Officer for Recruitment, Dr Simon Broughton, introduces the members behind his Recruitment Team: Dr Emma Coombe, Dr Kay Tyerman and Dr Alok Sharma. The team is committed to working together to promote paediatrics as a career and to always put trainees first.
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Message from the Registrar - October 2020
26 October 2020
Dr Mike Linney emphasises the importance of protecting services for children and young people as pressure mounts again in the coming months. Highlighting the Chief Nursing Officer stating that vital supports for children including school nurses and health visitors will be protected from redeployment...
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RCPCH Ambassadors: What does the role involve?
8 September 2020
Consultant Paediatrician Dr Prabhu Rajendran tell us why being an RCPCH Ambassador is so important to him and gives a snapshot of the work he undertakes in this role.
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A year like no other - and we are proud to stand with each other as paediatricians
27 August 2020
This is hugely satisfying specialty, but it will always be very hard work. In 2020 we've had to show extraordinary resilience, and we now need to think about how we approach the coming winter and continue to support each other. Camilla and Hannah introduce the College's plans for a retention strateg...
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The life and times of two paediatricians - an interview
27 August 2020
Serena Haywood is a Developmental Paediatrician, Medical Examiner, BMA Doctor Supporter, GMC Associate Assessor, Guardian of Safe Working Hours and playwright, and is married to Simon Chapman who is an Acute Paediatrician specialising in eating disorders, diabetes and endocrinology.
They have two...
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A journey of fulfilment and of richness
27 August 2020
Team working, compassion for others and a lot of self care are all part of a fulfilling career in paediatrics, writes Dr Sanjay Suri, a consultant paediatrician in South Yorkshire. He shares some of his personal experiences.