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Body mass index (BMI) chart

The BMI centile is a simple and reliable indicator of a healthy body weight in childhood. Where severe overweight or underweight is a concern, or where there is a need for monitoring weight over time, BMI can be calculated and plotted on this chart.

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Neonatal medicine - sub-specialty

Neonatologists are paediatric specialists whose expertise is looking after newborn infants or those born prematurely. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training. We also provide detailed guidance on trainee reviews and training...

Neonatal medicine

Paediatric sub-specialty

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Paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition - sub-specialty

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...

Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Paediatric sub-specialty

Nutrition

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Paediatric respiratory medicine - sub-specialty

Respiratory paediatricians are clinicians who have detailed knowledge and understanding of the respiratory system in children. Read about this clinical area and download the syllabi for both sub-specialty and for generic specialty training. We also have an educational supervisor guide.

Respiratory medicine

Asthma

Paediatric sub-specialty

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Paediatric sub-specialty training - application guidance

In the UK Paediatric Training Programme it's possible to choose to sub-specialise during specialty training (ST5-ST7). Applications are made through a competitive recruitment process at ST4 or higher, subject to having completed core training (ST1-ST4) and enough time left to complete the required c...

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Community child health

Intensive care medicine

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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UK-WHO growth charts - neonatal and infant close monitoring (NICM)

This chart is designed for plotting very preterm infants and those with significant early health problems such as weight faltering form 23 weeks gestation to 2 years corrected age. It was formerly called the Low Birth Weight chart.

Neonatal medicine

Growth charts

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Vitamin D for infants, children and young people - guidance

Vitamin D helps the development of healthy, strong bones and to prevent rickets. RCPCH reiterates the importance of babies and children taking supplementation.

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Body mass index (BMI) chart

Neonatal medicine - sub-specialty

Paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition - sub-specialty

Paediatric respiratory medicine - sub-specialty

Paediatric sub-specialty training - application guidance

UK-WHO growth charts - neonatal and infant close monitoring (NICM)

Vitamin D for infants, children and young people - guidance

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