Your voice matters: our 2026 membership survey is open
We're seeking your feedback and insights to help us improve how we communicate with you, inform our strategic priorities and deliver the member experience you want.
Volunteering is vital to our work, with over 3,000 members contributing each year. Can you help us shape paediatrics, support future generations and influence healthcare while you gain leadership, networks and invaluable professional growth?
We are reviewing the programme of assessment for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training, to ensure that the assessments taken in the workplace and our examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable.
Thirty years of paediatrics with RCPCH. Millions of moments that mattered. We invite you to share your story: what do you enjoy most about your work and what keeps you going even in those challenging days?
We provide links to key information on professional responsibilities, training and the practical considerations you may be facing. Whatever your personal decision, our priority is to support you and ensure children and young people continue to receive safe, high-quality care.
We're excited to return to Birmingham for this year's conference from 11 to 13 May, on the theme, '30 years of RCPCH: Reflect, celebrate and inspire'. Can you join us?
Measles cases are rising again in parts of the UK. Our poster reminds us to be alert to measles symptoms in children and young people and to talk to families about vaccination.
From recruitment to certification... this is your RCPCH guide to paediatric specialty training in the UK. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.
The Scottish Paediatric Society (SPS) was founded in 1922 and was the first Paediatric Society in the UK. Since, its membership has progressed from a tiny number of senior doctors meeting in each others' homes to a Society of over 200 members.
We offer verification for employment, academia, awards and General Medical Council/ Irish Medical Council verification, typically within 10 working days. We must have consent from the individual concerned. This service is free of charge, except for MRCPCH, FRCPCH or DCH replacement certificates for ...
As a member, and a SAS or LE (Locally Employed) doctor, you are represented by the SAS Committee within the College. This committee aims to identify and highlight issues relevant to SAS and Locally Employed doctors to the College.
From question setting groups, where new questions and scenarios are generated, right through to the post-examination question review process where exam questions are reviewed and judged one final time after the exam, our clinicians and College staff ensure the quality and rigorousness of every exami...
You can access your results on your online account six to seven weeks after the exam. We will email your detailed results breakdown approximately one week after that. For clinical exams, candidates wishing to submit a complaint or feedback after receiving their results should do so as soon as possib...
To apply for the MRCPCH (Membership exam) or DCH (Diploma in Child Health), you first need to register for exams. You just need to do this once.
You need an RCPCH online account (with an RCPCH number). Then you can complete our short registration form - with your GMC number (UK trainees only) or ...