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Clinical guidelines

Paediatricians and their colleagues regularly use clinical guidelines to manage the treatment of children's medical conditions. We produce guidelines in line with our NICE accreditation. We provide a directory and we support specialty groups to develop guidelines.

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Certification

When paediatricians take up a substantive, honorary or fixed-term consultant appointment in the NHS, they must be listed on the Specialist Register at the General Medical Council (GMC). Find out what you need to do at this crucial stage.

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Examinations

We offer two qualifications: Membership (MRCPCH) and the Diploma of Child Health (DCH). We support candidates to register, apply for and sit their exams - whether in the UK and Ireland, or in a growing number of countries internationally.

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Courses

Our expert-led, CPD approved courses are for all health professionals, and are held virtually or in person. We offer a range of online learning, podcasts and webinars, all hosted on our platform, RCPCH Learning. Explore these and selected courses from specialty groups and other organisations.

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Supporting training

Our clinicians and staff ensure the quality and rigorousness of every exam and assessment for trainee paediatricians. We facilitate groups to generate questions and scenarios and use the post-exam question review process to review questions one final time after the exam. Here's how we support those ...

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Training and assessment

Whether you're considering a paediatric career or are in the middle of your training pathway, we're here to support you. Read our guides and updates to support your training, including the Progress+ curriculum, assessment tools and your ePortfolio, plus an introduction to your Trainees Committee.

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Education and careers

We are a specialty that is rewarding, varied and where you can make a huge impact. As your College we're by your side from pre-med to retirement and wherever you career as a paediatrician takes you. Learn more about how we can help your development.

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Nutrition and obesity

One in three children are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school. This increase is leading to more cases of type 2 diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure in children. We campaign for politicians to tackle it and help deal with the serious clinical and family consequences for tho...

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Resources

From policy statements to research guidance, clinical or service standards to educational programmes, we produce a wide range of resources and publications.

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Membership

As a member - whether in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician or an allied health professional - you contribute to better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence. We'll support you throughout your career.