Paediatric sub-specialty

In the UK, all paediatricians start their training in general paediatrics. Later, some choose to develop a sub-specialty.

See list of sub-specialities

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Child mental health - sub-specialty

This page is for those exploring, applying to or already in the child mental health sub-specialty training programme! We have insights from current specialists on what it's like working in child mental health, opportunities to try out the sub-specialty and links to the relevant group(s) and other co...

Mental health

Paediatric sub-specialty

Committee

Specialty Forum

The Specialty Forum's purpose is to serve as a communications channel between RCPCH and groups representing paediatric sub-specialties and special interests.

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Invited Reviews Service - how a review can help and our processes

The RCPCH Invited Reviews Service delivers clinically-led expert reviews to healthcare organisations when they need independent, objective expert advice and external assurance on the clinical services and quality of care they provide. We aim to provide a safe space for active listening. We suppo...

Paediatric sub-specialty

Quality improvement

Service design

Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Facing the Future - emergency care

Integrated care

Invited reviews

Measurement and performance

Models of care

Service planning

Volunteering opportunity

CSACs - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

The College Specialty Advisory Committees (CSACs) supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. We have vacancies in allergy, immunology and infectious diseases, hepatology, nephrology, neurodisability, oncology and rheumatology.

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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Reasonable adjustments policy - education and training activities

The RCPCH is committed to providing support and fair opportunity to all. As a member, you are entitled to request reasonable adjustments for College education and training activities. We will fully consider all requests and inform you if supporting evidence is needed. The purpose of this policy i...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

News

Why I chose PEM and how this impacts on work life balance

27 August 2020

David James tells us how he balances an acute specialty with a healthy work life balance - and how a bit of cycling helps, too!

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Working in a district general hospital or developing a specialist area - paediatrics offers everything

12 November 2018

Kate Mackay, who works in paediatric emergency medicine, explains why she found a place where her skills fit in an environment that is interesting, challenging and supportive.

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RCPCH START - how it works (structure and specimen papers)

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and it guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant. The assessment is designed to assess generic skills. Here is how it works and what to expect on the day. Example scenarios are availab...

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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