Paediatric careers

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Specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors - how we work with you

Find out how the College works with and supports Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors and Locally Employed Doctors (LED) in training, continuing professional development, research and health policy.

Paediatric careers

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Sub-specialty recognition

Doctors on the GMC (General Medical Council) Specialist Register may also apply for their registration to be updated with an approved sub-specialty in paediatrics.

Paediatric careers

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Brutally honest patients, play and hugging Peppa Pig: why paeds was the job for me

28 March 2018

Ben Carter, a trainee paediatrician (ST3 level), tells us why he joined paediatrics...

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Become a Medical Student Member

If you are a medical student in the UK with an interest in paediatrics, you can become an RCPCH Medical Student member for free. You will enjoy access to a wide range of specialist information and discounts.

Paediatric careers

Membership

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Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician

How do we support the transition of of senior trainees stepping up into new consultant roles? Our Stepping Up programme supports the five-year period from RCPCH START (Specialty Trainee 7+) to the end of year three consultancy - through a a regional network of doctors, meetings and learning resource...

Paediatric careers

Mentoring

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Introducing paediatrics - information for foundation doctors

Paediatrics is an exciting and varied specialty, and every day is different. If you're in foundation training and considering a career in paediatrics, here is the advice to help you explore our specialty further and prepare for your application to paediatric specialty training.

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Specialty training at ST3 - application guidance

This page is for doctors applying for paediatric specialty training (ST) at ST3 in the UK. It covers the application process, including the application timeline, eligibility criteria, post numbers and our webinar. You can download the full applicant guide, person specification, scoring framework and...

Paediatric careers

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Paediatric training

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Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) - guidance for applicants

The MTI(p) scheme provides paediatricians from outside the UK / European Economic Area two years of high quality postgraduate training in the NHS. Graduates can use this experience to improve patient care in their home countries, and UK hospitals benefit from their skills and knowledge. If you're in...

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CPD scheme - frequently asked questions

Our CPD (continuing professional development) scheme is for paediatricians who are not in training. Here we answer your questions about the scheme.

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Paediatric careers

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Child safety fears and long waiting times highlighted as Royal College calls for more doctors in the community

6 September 2017

A new report, published today by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH), highlights an alarming 25% shortfall in the number of community paediatricians.