Paediatric training
We monitor postgraduate specialty training in paediatrics in the UK. If you're considering a paediatric career or are in the middle of your training pathway, see our paediatric training page, and if you supervise trainees, see our supporting training page.
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Wellbeing for health professionals
Doctors face the extremes of human emotion day after day, while staffing issues and rota gaps mean they are under intense pressure. To manage their workload and personal lives, doctors must learn to look after themselves, too. We offer some practical advice and real life experiences to help support ...
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MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation course (2 days)
23 May 2019
London
This course is intended for candidates revising for MRCPCH Clinical in June 2019, but is recommended at any stage in your preparation. You will gain a greater understanding of the key skills required and the pitfalls to avoid. The course will focus on exam technique and prepare you for the various s...
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RCPCH Progress - Domain of the month: Education and training
Teaching is the key element for all paediatricians, be that teaching their colleagues, children or families. This is one of a series of resources - developed with and by trainees, supervisors and children and young people - to support trainees in understanding and achieving a domain in the curriculu...
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Workforce census 2017 overview report
In this first report of the series we provide a UK-wide overview of the findings from the census and make five key recommendations. Download the full overview report at the bottom of this page.
Volunteering opportunity
Help us lead on the development of our theory exams
Closing date
We're recruiting Principal Area Theory (PAT) Leads for regions across the UK. This vital leadership role supports our MRCPCH theory exams, which test appropriate areas of the curriculum for level 1 paediatric training. You'll facilitate regular and dynamic Question Setting Groups (QSGs) with consult...
Volunteering opportunity
Develop resources to help fellow trainees use Progress curriculum
Each month we highlight one of the 11 domains in RCPCH Progress, our paediatric training curriculum. Trainees and consultants write case studies and produce short videos explaining how they have used the domain in their work. It's a great way to highlight your achievements and support your colleague...
News
Focus magazine for members - winter 2018
11 January 2019
Read about RCPCH hopes for the NHS England Long Term Plan, thoughts and solutions to winter pressures, Paediatrics 2040, a two-year project to set our vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK, and more...
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Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements (PAFTAs) - call for nominations 2019
20 December 2018
The PAFTA awards recognise the very best in paediatric training in the UK. Once again, we invite nominations from deaneries/Local Education and Training Boards (LETBs) for junior trainees, senior trainees and educational supervisors.
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RCPCH Progress - Domain of the month: Patient safety and quality improvement
These resources are part of our series to help trainees understand and achieve a domain in RCPCH Progress curriculum. They can help you ensure your practice prioritises patient safety, and that it strives to improve the experiences and outcomes of your patients and their families.
Course
Effective Educational Supervision
20 June 2019
London
This one-day course meets the General Medical Council’s requirements for educational supervisors. It explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress curriculum and RCPCH assessments.