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Emoji card game
This game enables a young person to pick the cards that best represent how they are feeling, prompt them to discuss the topic and find out more information.
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Chatterbox game on five ways of healthy wellbeing
Based on the classic children's game, this game provides ‘Facts vs Myths’ surrounding the subject of mental health, which can enable a teacher/healthcare professional to facilitate a discussion regarding this issue.
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Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician
How do we support the transition of of senior trainees stepping up into new consultant roles? Our Stepping Up programme supports the five-year period from RCPCH START (Specialty Trainee 7+) to the end of year three consultancy - through a a regional network of doctors, meetings and learning resource...
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Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) - guidance for NHS Trusts and Health Boards
The MTI(p) scheme provides paediatricians from outside the UK / European Economic Area two years of high quality postgraduate training in the NHS. MTI(p) doctors can take up spare training capacity, providing a low cost and longer term alternative to locum appointments. This is a step-by-step guide ...
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Introducing paediatrics - information for foundation doctors
Paediatrics is an exciting and varied specialty, and every day is different. If you're in foundation training and considering a career in paediatrics, here is the advice to help you explore our specialty further and prepare for your application to paediatric specialty training.
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Specialty training at ST3 - application guidance
This page is for doctors applying for paediatric specialty training (ST) at ST3 in the UK. It covers the application process, including the application timeline, eligibility criteria, post numbers and our webinar. You can download the full applicant guide, person specification, scoring framework and...
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Theory exams - sample papers
The three RCPCH theory exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT). We provide links to sample papers to help you understand what to expect.
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CPD scheme and guidance for paediatricians
Our CPD (continuing professional development) scheme is for paediatricians who are not in training. Find out more about it, and how and when to register on the the online CPD Diary.
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Revalidation - guidance for doctors working overseas
This guidance is for doctors working overseas or thinking of working overseas, and who may be concerned about revalidation.
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Quality improvement in child health framework - supporting the delivery of high quality care
This strategic framework details how the College will support, educate and develop paediatricians and the wider child health workforce to deliver high quality care for infants, children and young people - and so reduce the number of preventable deaths and improve their experience of healthcare.