Foundation doctor

Event

SPS St Andrew's Day Symposium 2026

27 November 2026

Scotland

Join the SPS for the annual Symposium, hosted in Glasgow. This year's agenda features the latest case presentations and quality improvement projects in general paediatrics. Professor Linda Bauld will deliver a Fleming lecture on the use of nicotine products among young people, the climate change pri...

Quality improvement

Research

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 2027

24 February 2027

Cardiff

Hosted by RCPCH in partnership with trainees across Wales, this year’s theme, “Every Child, Every Chance - Leaving No Child Behind” will examine how inequalities and poverty shape a child’s life, health and future and what action is needed to ensure every child has the best possible start.

Digital health

Digital growth charts

Continuing professional development

Senedd election 2026

Course

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

27 October 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