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News

RCPCH responds to the latest National Training Survey from the GMC

27 July 2021

The RCPCH President and Vice-President for Training and Assessment comment on the General Medical Council’s National Training Survey summary report for 2021, which shows a rise in levels of burnout across the profession.

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We begin preparations for Academic Trainees Day 2021

21 July 2021

After the success of past Academic Trainees Days, with NIHR we have started preparations for hosting the 2021 event. At this event you'll hear from those working in child health research and have opportunities for networking.

Course

MRCPCH/DCH Foundation of Practice exam preparation for overseas candidates - online workshop

08 September 2021

In this 2 hour and 15 minute workshop we’ll explore topics within the FOP exam that have proven particularly challenging for overseas candidates. We’ll use case scenarios to help you understand the key knowledge and skills required and the pitfalls to avoid. We’ll also provide practical tips of h...

Examinations

Event

Academic Trainees Day 2021

03 November 2021

With the support of NIHR, we are hosting a free, online Academic Trainees Day. At this event you will hear from experts in paediatric research and have the chance to network with other research interested trainees.

Continuing professional development

Paediatric careers

Paediatric training

Research

News

Trainees - let us know your experiences of research in our five-minute survey

15 June 2021

We believe that child health research is an essential pillar of every paediatrician’s training and career. Through the new College Trainee Research Network, we invite every trainee member to complete our short survey to help us understand how we can better support you in this area.

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GMC approves curriculum enhancements for level 3 training - autumn 2021

11 June 2021

The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved a set of revisions to some of our current RCPCH Progress sub-specialty syllabi and to the level 3 general paediatrics syllabus, to take effect later this year.

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RCPCH Progress changes for level 3 training – due in August/September 2021

The General Medical Council (GMC) has approved a set of enhancements to some of our current RCPCH Progress sub-specialty syllabi and general paediatrics. These will be applicable to level 3 trainees in affected sub-specialties and general paediatrics from August/September 2021 (see below for excepti...

Allergies

Community child health

Inherited metabolic medicine

Intensive care medicine

Course

Managing perplexing presentations and FII (Level 3) – online course

29 July 2021

This one day, expert-led, online course aims to equip paediatricians for an up-to-date approach to the management of perplexing presentations and fabricated and induced illness (FII). This is in line with the RCPCH guidance, updated in March 2021.

Safeguarding

Child protection

News

HEE announces plans to support medical training recovery

18 May 2021

On 14 May 2021, Health Education England (HEE) reported that it's working with the Department of Health and Social Care, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the General Medical Council and NHS England and Improvement to support training recovery as an urgent priority. A new resource page is available...

Event

Paediatric Educators Special Interest Group and Trainees Committee

15 June 2021

An afternoon exploring the latest advances in paediatric education with sessions delivered by experts in this field. This is part of the RCPCH Conference Online 2021 programme.

Knowledge and skills

Continuing professional development

Quality improvement