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The delights and challenges of Progress+ on its first birthday
1 August 2024
VP for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick reflects on the first year of Progress+, our two-level training programme. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of all involved, there is much to celebrate - such as new pathways for core training, an emphasis on learning and the bedding in of longi...
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Multidisciplinary teams in paediatrics - a guide
A multidisciplinary team, or MDT, is so important in how integrated health care is delivered to children and young people. Each member of an MDT brings their expertise and work together to review a child’s condition, plan ongoing management and ensure that the child receives the best possible person...
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How can we support neurodivergent paediatricians? Three trainees share experiences
22 March 2024
This week - 18-22 March - is Neurodiversity Celebration week, and we're sharing stories about how neurodiversity has impacted the journeys of three paediatric trainees. Plus how we as a College is working to support a working environment that is inclusive for everybody.
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Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day (Virtual) - October
22 October 2025
This event is for RCPCH members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC College Assessor acts on behalf of the College on an interview panel for consultant posts in the NHS.
We'll start with an overview of the process, and then break out into workshop sessions to explore the tricky situations...
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#ChoosePaediatrics - resources and tips to promote our specialty
Join us in promoting our wonderful specialty to medical students and foundation doctors! We have a wealth of resources below such as our own careers booklet, posters and some tips on how to run an online careers event. You can download the social media pack to raise awareness and build our paediatri...
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Less Than Full Time training guidance
This page includes statutory and RCPCH guidance, as well as contacts, for trainees who work less than full time (LTFT). Our LTFT Regional Representatives support trainees within their region and feed back into the LTFT Training Advisors Network.
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Celebrating staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors this #SASWeek23
12 October 2023
Our Thrive Paediatrics programme acknowledges, celebrates and supports the varied experiences in paediatrics. SAS doctors do amazing work, and Dr Anne Pinches has developed the role of SAS Advocate in her own Trust to promote and improve support for this growing group.
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Moments to celebrate and share - President's blog
6 October 2023
Camilla talks of the enthusiasm and kindness shared at our Membership ceremony and gives an update from her recent visit to Nepal. She celebrates news about our #ChoosePaediatrics campaign and positive steps in recruitment as well as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work.
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Your journey into paediatrics begins here - preparing for the ST1 interview
25 September 2023
Applications for next year's Specialty Training 1 (ST1) posts in paediatrics open in late October, with interviews in early 2024. It's not too soon to start your prep, and our Officer for Recruitment and Trainee Representative for Recruitment have teamed up to give you essential updates and tips.