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Universal in spirit - President's update

6 August 2024

Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...

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RCPCH announces new Assistant Registrar

2 August 2024

We are delighted to announce Dr Bhanu Williams as our new Assistant Registrar, a role she will commence from 24 August 2024.

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RCPCH responds to latest ASH youth vaping data

1 August 2024

While the rates of vaping among 11-17 year olds appear to have stabilised after a period of increase they are not yet in decline.

Volunteering opportunity

START assessors and scenario generators - volunteering opportunities

Support the great work of this trainee assessment. We're looking for enthusiastic paediatric consultants and senior trainees to join our online sessions so we can generate new scenarios on varied clinical and professional themes. Consultants may become START assessors. Both are a great opportunity f...

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The delights and challenges of Progress+ on its first birthday

1 August 2024

VP for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick reflects on the first year of Progress+, our two-level training programme. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of all involved, there is much to celebrate - such as new pathways for core training, an emphasis on learning and the bedding in of longi...

European Society for Paediatric Research - 'Bridging the Gap' Research Grant [CLOSED]

https://www.espr.eu/funding/research_grant_programme.php

This award is intended to help early-career investigators, post-docs, nurses or allied healthcare professionals establish, perform, and complete a research project in all fields related to Paediatrics.

Award programme/theme

Research support grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

2 years

Submission deadline

30 August 2024

European Society for Paediatric Research - 'Future of Paediatric Care' Research Grant [CLOSED]

https://www.espr.eu/funding/research_grant_programme.php

Award programme/theme

Research support grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

2 years

Submission deadline

30 August 2024

Royal Society of Medicine - Prizes for Trainees (Various)

https://www.rsm.ac.uk/prizes-and-awards/prizes-for-trainees/

The Royal Society of Medicine offer over 70 prizes that are available for those in clinical training.

Paediatric Educators' Special Interest Group - Medical Education Research Grants [CLOSED]

https://www.pedsig.co.uk/pages/apply-for-a-grant

This award is for PEdSIG members who wish to undertake medical education research.

Award programme/theme

Research support grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

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RCPCH responds to major incident in Southport

30 July 2024

A knife attack occurred in Southport, North Liverpool on 29 July.