Foundation doctor

Event

RCPCH/NIHR Paediatrics and Child Health Technology Conference

02 December 2026

Sheffield

In this two-day conference, individuals from every part of the paediatrics and child health medtech sector will come together - in person or online - to explore the latest technological advancements, discuss research breakthroughs and develop interdisciplinary collaborations.

Digital health

Event

St David's Day Conference 2026

26 February 2026

Cardiff

Hosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across Wales, this event offered expert insights, engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Our theme was "Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era" and we heard about innovative projects such as digital growth charts, the Y Ty ...

Digital health

Digital growth charts

Continuing professional development

Senedd election 2026

Course

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

28 July 2026

Join our free monthly seminar series for paediatric residents, offering practical insights into child health research. Each 45-minute session supports Progress+ curriculum goals and is designed to build confidence in research.

Paediatric careers

Quality improvement

Research

Resource

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) - past annual reports and data

Our annual, national reports highlight the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England, Wales and Jersey. On this page you can download our latest and previous reports.

Endocrinology

Diabetes

Quality improvement

News

My experience applying to paediatrics, with tips

21 October 2024

Dr Samar Al-Shamaa shares her positive experience applying for paediatric training. With applications opening this month, take a look to get insight into the application process and tips for the interview!

Resource

Rostering guidance for postgraduate doctors in training (England)

Our guidance explains rota design and rostering best practice for specialty trainees and foundation doctors. It outlines what to expect from a working week, including time for education and training, provides examples of a work plan and explains the rostering process. It also includes details on min...

Service planning

Workforce

News

Your journey into paediatrics begins here - preparing for the ST1 interview

25 September 2023

Applications for next year's Specialty Training 1 (ST1) posts in paediatrics open in late October, with interviews in early 2024. It's not too soon to start your prep, and our Officer for Recruitment and Trainee Representative for Recruitment have teamed up to give you essential updates and tips.

Resource

#ChoosePaediatrics - our careers booklet

Can you find your ultimate career in paediatrics? Explore the exciting opportunities this specialty has to offer in our careers booklet. It's packed full of advice and resources from current trainees and paediatricians from all levels giving you top tip information from recruitment to the varied car...

Paediatric careers

Choose paediatrics

Document

Asthma &Me Ambassadors

This is a group of asthma experienced or interested children, young people and families who volunteer together to improve care for asthma patients and their families. Here they introduce their award-winning project and what they've been doing this year!

Respiratory medicine

Asthma

Engaging children and young people

Children and young people's voice

News

A pleasure to judge this year's prize on medical students' and foundation doctors' reflections

26 August 2022

Dr Blanche Lumb has a passion for finding paediatricians of the future, and so is in her perfect role as the new RCPCH Trainee Representative for Recruitment. She reports back from her time at June's annual conference, and reminds aspiring paediatricians of our annual prizes.