Scottish Paediatric Society

Open to all doctors, medical students and professions of other healthcare disciplines who are committed to a career in paediatrics or one of its sub-specialities. Activities include paediatric research, CPD, events and networking along with opportunities for trainees to meet and present.

Join SPS

We welcome applications from paediatricians, medical students and professions of other healthcare disciplines working in Scotland or with an affiliation to Scotland who are considering a career in Paediatrics or demonstrated a commitment to child health in Scotland.

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About SPS

Our principal purpose is to promote the health of children in Scotland - through educational meetings and funds for junior staff to travel to international meetings. We are governed by the SPS Executive Committee under the leadership of the SPS President.

About us

SPS history

Founded in 1922, SPS was the first Paediatric Society in the UK. Since the beginning, we have been about sharing and advancing knowledge in paediatrics. We provide a look back at our history, plus 'soundbites' from several members on our recent centenary.

Our history

St Andrew's Day Symposium 2024 in Glasgow, 22 November

We hope you can join us for this year's event, hosted by Dr Lana O’Hara, We'll have six clinical case and six QI/audit/research presentations, plus guest speakers, including Professor Jon Stone delivering the Charles McNeil Lecture.

Booking is open, and we invite abstract submissions by 6 October!

Find out more, submit your abstract and book your place

More about SPS

SPS constitution

SPS past prizes

SPS travel bursary

SPS research prize on climate change

Contact SPS

RCPCH Scotland

Recent SPS meetings

Summer meeting - June 2024

St Andrew's Day Symposium - November 2023

Summer meeting - June 2023

St Andrew's Day Paediatric Symposium - November 2022 (our centenary!)

Summer meeting - June 2022