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Donald Paterson Award

In memory of Dr Donald Paterson, this award is given to a pre-consultant grade medical practitioner working in the UK for the best article on any subject related to paediatrics. Applications for the 2026 award are now open until 1 December 2025 at 23:59.

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Fellowships, awards and prizes

Public health

Research

RCPCH Conference

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Medical student annual prizes

This annual prize is awarded to outstanding medical students which includes full registration at our three-day Conference and attendance for the prize ceremony hosted by none other RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner and VP for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling. Thi...

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Fellowships, awards and prizes

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Foundation doctor annual prizes

Each year we give foundation doctors (FY1 and FY2) a chance to win one-day free access to RCPCH Conference - a fantastic opportunity to gain more knowledge about paediatrics and network with professionals from across the UK. Foundation doctors can apply through their foundation school or deanery.

Paediatric careers

Fellowships, awards and prizes

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Tony Jackson Memorial Prize

This awards medical students and foundation doctors in the UK and Republic of Ireland for outstanding personal reflections on any aspect of paediatrics experienced in the UK or internationally. Winners receive £500 and an opportunity to present at RCPCH Conference. Applications are closed for th...

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Fellowships, awards and prizes

Leadership

RCPCH Conference

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Career development for paediatricians

The ‘Facing the Future’ and ‘Shape of Training’ reports highlight how the way paediatricians work is changing. In the past, paediatricians were expected to do virtually the same job throughout their careers. Paediatricians are now expected to work differently as their careers progress. Many will cha...

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Opportunities in the UK for international doctors

Welcome to the working in the UK for international doctors section. There are several options for you to consider if you would like to come to the UK to work in paediatrics, on a short-term or long-term basis. This page provides information on the options, as well as providing useful information for...

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News

Seeing shocking deprivation will stay with me forever: how I started working in child protection

4 April 2018

Gayle Hann, consultant paediatrician and named doctor for child protection, explains her journey to working in safeguarding.

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Introducing paediatrics - information for medical students

Welcome to our page for medical students, containing all the tools, tricks and tips you need to explore the world of paediatrics in your early years of medical training.

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Choose paediatrics

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Applying for paediatric specialty training at ST1 - guidance

Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'. The timeline is published below for 2026-27 recruitment (for posts starting in August/September 2026); applications will open on 23 O...

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Paediatric training

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RCPCH ePortfolio guidance for doctors

Doctors in UK paediatric training programme (trainees) and doctors in paediatrics (non training grade) can use RCPCH ePortfolio to record learning in all its forms and settings to monitor progress against the curriculum. It is mandatory for all in UK training posts and strongly recommended for anyon...

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