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Membership
Plan your participation in AGM 2026The next Annual General Meeting will now be an online-only event on Tuesday 2 June, a few weeks after RCPCH Conference, and we'll invite all members to join us.
Volunteer with usVolunteering is vital to our work, with over 3,000 members contributing each year. Can you help us shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare while you gain leadership, networks and invaluable professional growth? -
Education and careers
Catch up on the assessment reviewWe are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. -
Work we do
Your Paediatrics, Your FutureThirty years of paediatrics with RCPCH. Millions of moments that mattered. We invite you to share your story: what do you enjoy most about your work and what keeps you going even in those challenging days? -
Resources
On supporting school attendanceHow can paediatricians and governments support children to achieve their fundamental right to education? -
Key topics
Explore sustainable paediatric careOur new 'Greener paediatrics' pages give you tips, useful resources and guidance for integrating environmentally responsible practices into your everyday clinical work. -
News and events
Get your ticket for RCPCH ConferenceWe're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
Download our 'Think measles' posterMeasles cases are rising again in parts of the UK. Our poster reminds us to be alert to measles symptoms in children and young people and to talk to families about vaccination.
Are you in an approved run-through training post?
Have you passed MRCPCH Clinical or MRCP(UK) Part II in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership and register for training.
Registration for training gives you access to RCPCH online assessment tools.
We recommend you apply for Junior membership and register for training.
Registration for training gives you access to RCPCH online assessment tools.
Have you passed MRCPCH Clinical or MRCP(UK) Part II in Paediatrics?
Do you want access to ePortfolio?
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership and register for training.
Are you in a permanent post (not locum and not on a fixed term contract)?
Are you on the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via registration).
Do you want to apply for Fellowship and have two RCPCH Fellows one resident in the UK to propose you and are able to demonstrate distinction?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via election).
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership.
We recommend you apply for Ordinary membership.
Are you a UK foundation doctor (in FY1 or FY2)” (If you’re an ‘F3’ please select No.)
We recommend you apply for Foundation Doctor membership.
Do you want access to ePortfolio?
We recommend you apply for Associate membership and register for training.
Are you in a permanent post (not locum and not on a fixed term contract)?
Are you on the GMC specialist register in Paediatrics?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via registration).
Do you want to apply for Fellowship and have two RCPCH Fellows one resident in the UK to propose you and are able to demonstrate distinction?
We recommend you apply for Fellowship (via election).
We recommend you apply for Associate membership.
We recommend you apply for Associate membership.
Are you a medical student resident in the UK?
We recommend you apply for Medical Student membership.
This membership level is available to medical students in the UK, and is free of charge.
Will you be able to demonstrate a professional interest in child health, for example by your CV or a membership certification to a professional health organisation?
We recommend you apply for Affiliate membership.
This membership level is available for non-medical doctors in any country who can demonstrate a professional interest in child health.
We do not have a membership type suitable for your circumstances.
We offer members support throughout their career, with access to key resources.
You can opt in to our updates on the latest research, policy and educational opportunities in children's health.