Consultant

Course

How to Manage: Common Dermatological Problems (Online)

05 February 2026

This is a one-day course focusing on the common dermatological disorders encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.

Area of medicine

Dermatology

News

Understanding participation in child health research - complete our survey

6 October 2025

We want to hear from paediatricians across all grades. Our survey takes just two minutes to complete and your responses will help us to understand participation in child health research and any potential barriers - supporting a stronger future for child health.

Document

Preparing for the consultant paediatrician role: Lived experiences, data and recommended actions

The transition from postgraduate doctor in training (PGDiT) to consultant is one of the most significant in a paediatrician’s working life. Whether approaching qualification via run-through training or the Portfolio Pathway, this can be a time of stress and uncertainty. Paediatricians who have ma...

Paediatric careers

Workforce

Course

How to Manage: Adolescent health (online)

21 January 2026

This one-day course will give you an understanding of the issues facing young people as they develop. Plus practical tips of how to engage and work with adolescents within the framework of developmentally appropriate healthcare.

Adolescent health

Course

How to Manage: Asthma Masterclass (online)

12 February 2026

This one-day online masterclass will develop your skills and knowledge in effectively managing children and young people with asthma as well as exploring best practice when supporting asthma patients and their families.

Conditions

Asthma

Course

How to Manage: CYP Mental Health (online)

23 January 2026

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in effectively managing general mental health problems encountered in day-to-day clinics and increase your confidence in selecting appropriate interventions to support patients and their families.

Area of medicine

Mental health

Volunteering opportunity

Academic Training Committee regional representatives - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 October 2025

This UK-wide committee advises paediatricians undertaking an academic training programme, raises issues relating to academic training and sets standards for the provision of academic training in paediatrics. We're seeking regional representatives.

Academic medicine

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

Document

Flexible working in paediatrics: Insights and data, legislation and guidance

Postgraduate doctors in training, consultants and SAS doctors in paediatrics often have flexible working patterns within the NHS. We present data since 2015, relevant UK legislation, guidance from the NHS and RCPCH and real-life experiences from members.

Paediatric careers

Workforce

Course

How to Manage: Diabetes in children (online)

16 December 2025

This course provides a clinical framework for the diagnosis and management of children and young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It also covers dietetic management and the psychosocial impact of having a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

Course

How to Manage: Paediatric Allergy Training PAT 1 (online)

07 November 2025

This online course will focus on the practical, clinical management of allergy in children and young people. It is the first in a series of three Paediatric Allergy Training (PAT) courses provided by the RCPCH.

Area of medicine

Allergies