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Trainee toolkit - by trainees, for trainees

Make the most of your paediatric training. This document for trainees (and their trainers) covers the essential elements on what to expect from a training post. We have also provided examples of good practice - aiming to reflect variation across the country - that showcase how different centres look...

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Trainees participation in child health research - survey report

Paediatric trainees in the UK are keen to participate in and develop skills in research. But, results from the RCPCH Trainee Research Network's survey in 2021, highlight that only a minority of trainees are involved in research - and a small group have dedicated time for research. Our report present...

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Training guide

From recruitment to certification... this is your RCPCH guide to paediatric specialty training in the UK. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.

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Membership

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Training principle of the month 1: Every patient encounter is a learning opportunity

We introduce our first principle for paediatric training as we prepare for Progress+, our updated training programme going live from 2023. Each patient has a unique story, and unique characteristics, and so there are continual learning opportunities. Dr Laura Kelly and Dr Segn Nedd kick off our firs...

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Training principle of the month 10: Assessment is used as a learning tool

It is easy to see assessments as a tick box exercise, rather than as the learning tools they were originally intended to be. This month we hear about how assessments can be used effectively through a variety of case studies, a conversation with Head of School for London School of Paediatrics and a ...

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Progress+

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Training principle of the month 11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Our last principle looks at the importance of tailoring a trainee's training programme to their interests and needs. We hear from some trainees about their experience of making their training programme work for them and Dr Dhelaria gives her tips on how to make the most of your time in training.

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Progress+

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Training principle of the month 2: Complex care provides rich learning opportunities

This month, Dr Cesca Ritchie and Dr Cameron Herbert have put together some guidance on how to make the most of complex care experience. This is the second installation of our Principle of the Month campaign where each month, up to August 2022, we will be introducing our new Progress+ principles of t...

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Training principle of the month 3: Clinical reasoning skills are explicitly taught within training

Clinical reasoning is essential for accurate diagnosis. This month, trainees Dr Jenny Merrison-Hort and Dr Sian Copley lead us in exploring this principle. You'll find examples of how to embed clinical reasoning skills into your everyday teaching and/or learning, including a case study from consulta...

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Training principle of the month 4: Patients and families are heard

This month, Dr Lia Davies has worked with the College's Children and Young People's Engagement team, or RCPCH &Us, to consider how to effectively listen to patients and their families, and how you can facilitate the right conversations. Dr Kiran Rahim also shares a case study on how we can support b...

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Progress+

Children and young people's voice

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Training principle of the month 5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times

This month we explore the social and psychological factors that may impact a patient's clinical presentation. We have an interview with paediatric consultant Dr Lil Breen who shares her insights on how to apply a biopsychosocial approach and why it is crucial for good care. And, trainees Dr Tom L...

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Paediatric training

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Trainee toolkit - by trainees, for trainees

Trainees participation in child health research - survey report

Training guide

Training principle of the month 1: Every patient encounter is a learning opportunity

Training principle of the month 10: Assessment is used as a learning tool

Training principle of the month 11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Training principle of the month 2: Complex care provides rich learning opportunities

Training principle of the month 3: Clinical reasoning skills are explicitly taught within training

Training principle of the month 4: Patients and families are heard

Training principle of the month 5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times

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