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A passion for medical education

27 April 2021

We hear from Dr Assim Javaid on his new role as the Trainee Representative for Assessment, why he choose to volunteer and the challenges he sees ahead for trainees in adjusting to changes in assessment requirements.

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Kindness is our superpower

27 April 2021

Dr Anna Baverstock looks at the importance of being kind to each other and how we can all benefit from building connections and growing compassion. "The ripple effect from these very small acts of kindness can be so much larger than any of us realise."

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Update on our climate change activity

22 April 2021

Liz Marder, RCPCH treasurer and Chair of the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group, marks Earth Day by sharing an update on our climate change activity.

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Engaging and supporting trainees for examinations

31 March 2021

Dr Sunitha Vimalesvaran tells us about her role as the Trainee Representative for Examinations, the issues that lie ahead and what she hopes to achieve supporting fellow trainees.

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A farewell from our Registrar

30 March 2021

Dr Mike Linney has been RCPCH Registrar since 2017, with responsibility to oversee the College’s governance, and before that he was Southern Area Officer to Council and Wessex Representative. As he prepares to retire from his years at the College, he looks back at a “truly remarkable time”.

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Looking after each other - a focused report on wellbeing for Paediatrics 2040

30 March 2021

In February 2021, we published the conclusions of our Paediatrics 2040 project. In this blog Dr Seb Gray explains why we included a focused report on wellbeing and offers some practical thoughts on supporting the wellbeing of paediatricians into the future.

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Why diversity and inclusivity across paediatrics is vital

23 March 2021

Dr Sophie Jackson, trainee paediatrician based in Bristol, is on the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Member Reference Group. She looks at why diversity in paediatrics helps to improve patient care and build a more equal society – and reflects on the publication of our new reports in this...

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We need every paediatrician to feel they are treated equally, fairly and kindly

16 March 2021

The work we are doing on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is so vital. Camilla Kingdon, who is Co-Chair of our EDI Oversight Group, introduces our phase 2 reports – a really important milestone in our ongoing work in this area – and encourages members to complete our new diversity monitoring ...

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Choose to Challenge on #IWD2021

8 March 2021

Our President elect reflects on the need to challenge, collaborate and celebrate on International Women’s Day.

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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...