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Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'. Applications for 2023-24 recruitment opened on 26 October 2023. Important update for the 2023-24 recruitment round: for applicatio...

Download monthly reporting instructions for the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit - for each current study, and for previous months.

Paediatricians sub-specialising in child mental health promote mental wellbeing and work with children and families with mental health difficulties. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training. We also have an educational super...

The MTI(p) scheme provides paediatricians from outside the UK / European Economic Area two years of high quality postgraduate training in the NHS. Graduates can use this experience to improve patient care in their home countries, and UK hospitals benefit from their skills and knowledge. If you're in...

Paediatric endocrinologists (diabetes and endocrinology paediatricians) have special expertise in looking after children and young people with hormone disorders. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training. We also have an educa...

A paediatric gastroenterologist supports children with disorders that affect the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). A paediatric hepatologist works with children with liver diseases. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic speci...

Doctors in paediatric training (trainees) and doctors in paediatrics can use RCPCH ePortfolio to record learning in all its forms and settings to monitor progress against the curriculum. It is is mandatory for all in UK training posts and strongly recommended for anyone aiming to demonstrate the sta...

Doctors on the GMC (General Medical Council) Specialist Register may also apply for their registration to be updated with an approved sub-specialty in paediatrics.

You will need to apply for each theory exam on our online booking system and during the set application period for that exam. We explain below how to use this booking system.

Four to six weeks before your theory exam, you will receive an admissions document via your ePortfolio account. This has all the information you need to sit your exam at a test centre or via online invigilation. Here you can find more practical tips on how to prepare for your exam, and what to expec...