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MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on adapted exam - August 2020

24 August 2020

Thank you for your ongoing patience with us as we work towards safe delivery of the MRCPCH Clinical exam starting from November 2020. We have been working hard with examiners, trainees, and the GMC (General Medical Council) to ensure the MRCPCH Clinical exam remains safe, reliable and fair. We ar...

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Milestones magazine for members - autumn 2020

17 August 2020

This issue features practical ways for being more sustainable at work, why routine vaccinations are more important than ever and the importance of having open conversations about race. We've also got a College update from the CEO Jo Revill, a feature on how you can inspire the next generation of pa...

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Meet our new Honorary Fellows (2020)

28 July 2020

Every year the College awards Honorary Fellowship 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. We are pleased to present our eight very deserving Honorary ...

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Update for people shielding in Wales

16 July 2020

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so after 16 August.

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MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on adapted exam for the 2020.3 diet - July 2020

7 July 2020

Thank you for your ongoing patience with us as we work towards safe delivery of the MRCPCH Clinical exam starting November 2020. We have been working hard with examiners, trainees, and the General Medical Council to ensure this exam remains safe, reliable and fair. We are now in a position to provi...

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UK government adopts RCPCH guidance on children and shielding

6 July 2020

Our guidance on shielding for children and young people with regard to COVID-19 has been formally adopted by the UK government.

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MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on exam for the 2020.3 diet - June 2020 (2)

26 June 2020

Once again, thank you for your patience as we work to make these changes. After much consideration, the College and its overseas partners have decided that we cannot safely hold the MRCPCH Clinical exams in some overseas countries for the remainder of 2020.

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Announcing the winners of the 2019 examination prizes

24 June 2020

These prizes recognise that trainees invest a significant amount of time in preparing for their examinations - and for UK trainees how important they are for their progression. Well done to all those completing exams, and congratulations to this year’s winners who are the highest scoring from last y...

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We've updated our Companion on the timing of blood investigations for fractures

16 June 2020

Changes have been made to our Child Protection Companion's chapter 9, ''Recognition of physical abuse' to accommodate suggested amendments by the British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group on the timing of blood investigations for fractures.

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New Child Protection Portal: a brilliant resource for a sad subject

16 June 2020

It is with some sadness that I can announce that the College’s excellent resources on child protection are now available in a bespoke website.