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Academic training
Academic training posts offer paediatricians the opportunity to do crucial research in child health. Take a look at our guidance and links to further resources.
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Turning the tide - harnessing the power of child health research (2012)
Children deserve, and parents expect, the best healthcare for their children. Research is vital to progress; we therefore produced this report in 2012, identifying the issues and making key recommendations for child health research in the UK. These recommendations include addressing paediatricians' ...
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Turning the tide - five years on (2018)
Our updated report focuses on developments to the UK research landscape - and areas where more work needs to be done.
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Recognising neuromuscular disorders - online learning
This module focuses on a practical approach to recognising neuromuscular disorders. The target audience is Level 1 clinical staff, paediatric trainees, MDT (multidisciplinary team) members, GPs, health visitors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and school nurses.
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Training guide
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.
Volunteering opportunity
Theory exams: How to get involved
We run three Theory exams for our membership exam (MRCPCH) and Diploma of Child Health. Members across the UK volunteer to help ensure the quality and rigorousness of every exam - such as writing and reviewing new questions, setting and reviewing the exams, setting the minimum pass score, reviewing ...
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Education and training standard setting
The type of standard setting used for the MRCPCH Theory exams is a Modified Angoff Method. Here is information on how we ensure our exams are scored fairly and consistently.
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Our responses to health policy consultations 2018
Our response to a wide range of health policy consultations ensures that the College's position, and ultimately children's health, is represented. Here, you can browse our responses to health policy consultations for the current year.
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Education and training research
We undertake research related to paediatric education and training, from an educational perspective. This work is undertaken by members of the team often in collaboration with RCPCH officers, exam leads, paediatric consultants and paediatric trainees.
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RCPCH good standing requirements
This policy details the requirements for an RCPCH member to be in 'good standing'. This is a requirement for application to all College posts. This version was agreed by RCPCH Executive Committee, September 2018, and you can download a copy at the bottom of this page.