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MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on adapted exam, 9 October

9 October 2020

We are providing further updates for candidates, examiners and hosts on the MRCPCH COVID Adapted Clinical Exam, which will be delivered remotely this November. This follows our first pilot to test the adapted stations and circuit as well as the online system.

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Thinking about the 'paediatrician of the future' and really good training

8 October 2020

Later this month the College will publish 'Paediatrician of the Future', our vision for paediatric training across the UK. It's our response to the "Shape of Training" report, and will be part of our submission to the General Medical Council (GMC) at the end of 2020. It also promotes really good tra...

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RCPCH appoints Dr Omowunmi (Mo) Akindolie as Assistant Registrar

6 October 2020

We are excited to welcome Dr Akindolie as the newest addition to the College's clinical leadership team.

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TOTUM PRO now available for all members

1 October 2020

With over two hundred UK discounts and thousands worldwide from both famous brands and local independents, TOTUM provides fantastic savings on a variety of products and services from everyday essentials to electrical devices, entertainment and travel. These discounts were previously only availabl...

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Equality and Diversity Impact questionnaire for Shape of Paediatric Training

1 October 2020

As part of our consultation on the new Shape of Paediatric Training we welcome feedback on the proposed changes to the current curriculum and overall programme structure, and would particularly like to hear thoughts on how you perceive these proposed changes could impact equality and diversity. Plea...

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Epilepsy12 - pedal with purpose!

30 September 2020

Dr Colin Dunkley, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for Epilepsy12 tells us about the recent report on the clinical and organisational aspects of epilepsies care for children and young people in England and Wales.

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Sustaining motivation to exercise

29 September 2020

Dr Christina Tran is a Trust Doctor working in ED and paediatrics at Derriford Hospital. Here she outlines the value of exercise in maintaining positive wellbeing and what steps you can take to incorporate it into your daily routine.

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A snapshot of general paediatric and neonatal services: benchmarking for improvement and recovery

25 September 2020

Two new reports have been released outlining the findings of a snapshot survey of the UK's general paediatric and neonatal services and workforce in September 2019. The reports provide a pre-COVID benchmark and give recommendations to government, service planners and other decision makers about how ...

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Message from the President - 25 September 2020

25 September 2020

As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, Russell reflects on what we have achieved together so far. Looking at newly released guidance, reports and webinars he also explores the RCPCH conference online and the sizeable collection of resources being made available through this - free to all our membe...

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Professor Russell Viner responds to COVID-19 update from CMO and CSO

21 September 2020

Russell comments on today's press conference by Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific Officer.