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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Reflecting and learning as we look to the future

31 August 2018

In his August blog, Russell considers the implications of increasing workforce pressures and unveils exciting plans for a new College programme examining "the future paediatrician".

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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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RCPCH response to Court of Appeal ruling on Hadiza Bawa-Garba case

13 August 2018

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba's appeal against the decision to strike her name from the medical register.

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UK’s most vulnerable children at risk of ‘falling through gaps’ say children’s doctors

31 July 2018

The RCPCH launch the ‘CCT Class of 2016 – Where are they now?’ report, which reveals that just 9.6% of newly trained paediatricians took up a consultant post in community child health, raising concerns for child health.

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Focus magazine for members - summer 2018

24 July 2018

Read about the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit, RCPCH Progress - the new paediatric curriculum, standards for emergency care and much more...

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RCPCH statement on the publication of the Williams Review

11 June 2018

The College responds to the publication of the Williams Review into gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare.

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Simulation and technology enhanced learning (TEL) - resources and scenarios

Simulation and TEL have an increasingly important role in paediatric training, and can help ensure improved patient and family experience, safety and outcomes.

Paediatric training

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Special Interest (SPIN) module application guidance

As an ST4 paediatric trainee or above, or a post completion paediatrician, you may wish to apply for a SPIN module. This comprises additional training and experience in a clinical area. SPIN modules that are not in line with Learning Outcomes and Key Capabilities are currently under review. SPIN...

General paediatrics

Paediatric training

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Course development: Ideas and participation on quality assurance

We are always working on exciting initiatives to support paediatric career progression and improve care and services. We welcome your ideas for courses, webinars and eLearnings as well as participation on quality assurance.

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides postgraduate doctors in training as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay for START and how the assessment fits in wi...

Paediatric training

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