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.

News

Dr Vasanta Nanduri elected College Vice President for Training and Assessment

30 July 2026

We are delighted to welcome Vasanta as our new VP following the latest membership election, as Dr Cathryn Chadwick's tenure has come to a close.

News

Understanding the RCPCH Assessment Review - changes to workplace-based assessments: podcast

29 June 2026

Want to know more about the RCPCH’s Assessment Review: what, why, when and how it’s going to affect you? This podcast episode aims to do just that by bringing together some of the College faculty who have been involved through the planning, development and pilot stages.

Event

Research Essentials Day 2026

24 September 2026

Are you a paediatric resident with little or no experience in research and would like to learn more? Join our online event. We'll cover the essentials of research, including finding mentorship, understanding different research types and data, presenting your work, opportunities to get involved and t...

Paediatric training

Research

Basic page

College Tutors - resources

The College Tutor is the paediatrician responsible for postgraduate medical education in each NHS Trust. They are required to keep up to date with RCPCH standards in education and training, including the curriculum, exams and assessments and advise us of new College Tutors. This page signposts t...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

News

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

6 March 2026

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

News

RCPCH responds to Medical Training Prioritisation Act

6 March 2026

On 5 March 2026, the Medical Training Prioritisation Bill received royal assent and is expected to apply to the 2026 medical specialty recruitment rounds, affecting both foundation and specialty recruitment processes.

Resource

Future of Healthcare Education in Wales - consultation response

In November 2025, we responded to a Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) consultation on how it educates and trains the NHS workforce in Wales.

Paediatric training

Workforce

Resource

Workforce CCT survey 2025 report

What happens after paediatricians complete their specialist training, and how do they feel about the transition into a consultant role? We ran a survey of paediatricians who had recently completed, or were about to complete, their paediatric training. Our report, published in September 2025, highlig...

News

'Leading the way' episode 3: Seizing opportunities as a resident doctor, with Dr Josh Hodgson

17 September 2025

An opportunity that presents itself to you might be small or significant, but it's always worth noticing. In the third episode of our leadership series, Jonathan spoke with Dr Josh Hodgson, new Trainee Committee Chair, about how his journey into leadership began.

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'Leading the way' episode 2: Bloom where you grow, with Dr Emma Dyer

13 August 2025

Step out of your comfort zone, encourage others, simply show up with integrity: leadership doesn’t always mean taking centre stage. Jonathan spoke with Dr Emma Dyer as she completes her tenure as Trainee Committee Chair, in this second episode of our podcast series.