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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.

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Working in fragile and conflict-affected states - position statement

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is mandated by its mission statement to support improving child health in the UK and around the world. Our current College strategy includes continuing high-quality programme delivery, with increasing awareness of our high-impact humanitarian activit...

Global child health

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Protection of children in conflict and child refugees - position statement (2016)

The killing of children, whatever the diplomatic posturing around conflict, is indefensible and barbaric.

Global child health

Safeguarding

Refugee

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Protection of time for paediatricians to take part in Research Ethics Committees

Clinical research involving children is essential if we are to increase our understanding of childhood conditions and improve healthcare for children. Yet our 2015 survey of the paediatric workforce demonstrated that very few paediatricians have time allocated for research-related activities related...

Ethics

Research

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Making decisions to limit treatment in life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in children: a framework for practice (DtLT)

This framework is currently available on the Archives on Disease in Childhood. It was published in 2014 (and superseded a previous version in 2004) and provides guidance on one of the most ethically complex areas in paediatrics: when to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment in children.

General paediatrics

Neonatal medicine

Palliative care

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Bringing networks to life - a guide and resources to implement clinical networks

This report provides guidance for establishing and managing formal and informal networks within children’s health services. Evidence-based examples, tips and checklists support paediatricians seeking to develop effective networked care, with patients’ needs at the heart of delivery.

Integrated care