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Regulations and rules for MRCPCH and DCH examinations

This is the regulatory guidance and policy relevant to exam candidates preparing for the MRCPCH (membership) and/or DCH (Diploma of Child Health) examinations. These include general regulations and rules, plus a series of appendices detailing our policies related to: malpractice in exams, reasonable...

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Paediatric training

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Safeguarding children and young people - roles and competencies

To protect children and young people from harm, and help improve their wellbeing, all healthcare staff must have the competencies to recognise child maltreatment, opportunities to improve childhood wellbeing and to take effective action as appropriate to their role.

Looked after children

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Shape of Training review response - position statement (2017)

The Shape of Training report provided a timely opportunity to review how doctors are trained to meet changing needs of patients in the UK. We wish to see more integration between paediatric, primary care and mental health training.

Paediatric training

Progress+

Workforce

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Simulation and technology enhanced learning (TEL) - resources and scenarios

Simulation and TEL have an increasingly important role in paediatric training, and can help ensure improved patient and family experience, safety and outcomes.

Paediatric training

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Special Interest (SPIN) module application guidance

As an ST4 paediatric trainee or above or post completion paediatrician, you may wish to apply for a SPIN module. This comprises additional training and experience in a clinical area. We have recently updated some of our SPIN modules, and have new SPIN modules in child mental health, audiovestibular ...

General paediatrics

Paediatric 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 a helpful webinar. You can download the full applicant guide, person specification, scoring framewo...

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

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Subject archives guide - Child abuse

Our subject guides on a range of child health topics are for researchers interested in child health and the history of paediatrics. Abuse and neglect have profound effects on a child’s health.

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Supporting the COVID-19 response - managing annual review of competency progression (ARCP) for paediatrics training

We offer updated guidance on how we'd advise Educational Supervisors and ARCP panels to assess their trainees due for their annual reviews this year. The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved an extension to the derogations put in place last year, and these will remain in place while disruption...

Paediatric training

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Sustainable working practices during winter - webinar recording for trainees and trainers

We know members expect significant pressures in their clinical work over the winter period. This webinar, recorded in early November 2021, gives some practical ideas on how to sustain work in the face of these pressures.

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Trainee Charter

This Charter outlines what trainees expect from every training unit in the UK, across key domains. We hope that training units will strive to achieve these aims and that the Charter will be a hallmark of high quality local training. References from the GMC and Gold Guide have been given.

Paediatric training

Membership

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Regulations and rules for MRCPCH and DCH examinations

Safeguarding children and young people - roles and competencies

Shape of Training review response - position statement (2017)

Simulation and technology enhanced learning (TEL) - resources and scenarios

Special Interest (SPIN) module application guidance

Specialty training at ST3 - application guidance

Subject archives guide - Child abuse

Supporting the COVID-19 response - managing annual review of competency progression (ARCP) for paediatrics training

Sustainable working practices during winter - webinar recording for trainees and trainers

Trainee Charter

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