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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...

In 2019 we responded to NHS England’s consultation on cancer services for children, teenagers and young adults. While we welcomed the direction of travel we identified a number of areas for improvement.

In September 2022 we responded to the Health and Social Care Committee Consultation on Dentistry.

In 2018 we responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on transforming the response to domestic abuse. We support Government proposals to introduce a new statutory definition of domestic abuse, increase young people’s awareness and understanding of healthy relationships and focus on the prev...

In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee consultation on the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill. We support the proposal to abolish the defence of reasonable chastisement.

To claim expenses incurred on College business - such as travel, accommodation and meals - you can use our online system. The first step is to register for your expenses account. You need to log in to your RCPCH online account on this website and add your bank details. You'll get an email to acce...

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...

In August 2019 RCPCH Child Protection Subcommittee (Scotland) responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee Call for views on Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill.

In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Government consultation on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Bill. We welcome commitments to strengthen the existing legislative framework for the protection of women and girls from FGM, a form of gender based violence.

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...