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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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.

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Sub-specialty applications webinar and Q&A

18 October 2023

If you're planning to apply to train in a paediatric sub-specialty in the 2023-24 recruitment round, please join us for this informative webinar. The RCPCH sub-specialty recruitment team will guide you through the application process.

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We publish new guidance on capability based progression in paediatric training

15 September 2023

One of the aims of Progress+ (which launched in August) that we are most excited about is the opportunity to truly embed and normalise the concept of capability based progression.

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Paediatric training and capability-based progression

This guidance is for paediatric trainees, their supervisors and Heads of School, and outlines when progression through the next gateway of training is appropriate.

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RCPCH Conference

Progress+

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Trainees participation in child health research - survey report

Paediatric trainees in the UK are keen to participate in and develop skills in research. But, results from the RCPCH Trainee Research Network's survey in 2021, highlight that only a minority of trainees are involved in research - and a small group have dedicated time for research. Our report present...

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Research awards - now open for applications

21 August 2023

Each year the College hosts research awards recognising contributions towards paediatric research. This year we are taking applications for the Simon Newell Award, in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the RCPCH-NIHR PIER Prize.

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How to build a paediatrician

9 August 2023

In this podcast, Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick and Trainees Committee Chair, Dr Emma Dyer talk about the intentionality behind what the College does to train and support members.

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Progress+ is here! Cathryn and Christine talk us through the new training curriculum

1 August 2023

It has been years in the making, and has engaged countless consultant paediatricians, trainees, College staff and - especially - children and young people. But we're now delighted to launch our new two-level training programme, Progress+! In this short video, two key leaders in its development ch...

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One week to go until Progress+ - nearly time for celebratory razzamatazz

25 July 2023

We don’t need much of an excuse to eat (pink) cake and put up (pink) balloons. But, seeing Progress+ come to fruition is a very good reason indeed to celebrate!

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Paediatric training at ST1 - here's all you need to know

Congratulations on gaining a place on the paediatric training scheme! This page covers all the tools and tips you need to know to kickstart your paediatric journey from Specialty Training 1 (ST1). It includes a handy checklist for the first month of your new job.

Paediatric training