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Portfolio Pathway

The Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR: Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) is for doctors who wish to join the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register and whose specialist training, qualifications or experience was partly or completely acquired outside of an approved CCT...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

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Protection for those at risk of FGM - consultation response

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.

Adolescent health

Safeguarding

FGM

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Protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Scotland - consultation response

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.

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RCPCH Learning – frequently asked questions

RCPCH Learning brings together all our learning resources, including online learnings, webinars and podcasts, as well as course materials for delegates.

Continuing professional development

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RCPCH START - how it works (structure and specimen papers)

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and it guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant. Here is how it works and what to expect on the day. Take a look at our example scenarios - you can download examples of what is handed...

Knowledge and skills

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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Reasonable adjustments policy - education and training activities

The RCPCH is committed to providing support and fair opportunity to all. As a member, you're entitled to request reasonable adjustments for College education and training activities. We'll fully consider all requests, and inform you if supporting evidence is needed. This page outlines our policy ...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric sub-specialty

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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Sharing learning from the RCPCH Genomics Symposium

On 20 November 2023, we held the first ever RCPCH Genomics Symposium in Birmingham city centre, bringing together paediatricians, geneticists and service user representation from across England. The half-day event hosted five sessions on key areas related to genomics, with the underlying theme of be...

Clinical genetics

Genomics

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Theory exams - structure and syllabi

The MRCPCH (membership) exam has three theory examinations, which are computer-based and can be taken in an exam centre or online. They are Foundation of Practice (FOP), Theory and Science (TAS) and Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP); they can be taken in any order. The Diploma of Child Health incl...

Continuing professional development

Examinations

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Updates on Genomics England's research study on newborn WGS - webinar recording, January 2024

On 18 January 2024 we hosted a webinar with Genomics England, plus a expert panel discussion, to hear the most recent developments in the Genomics England led Generation Study; a research programme to screen newborns by whole genome sequencing. The recording is now available.