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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Industrial action in the NHS - practical advice for paediatric resident doctors and SAS doctors

We fully appreciate you may have questions about the effects of any industrial action by paediatric doctors on you and your training. Here we provide advice on how you can continue your training - from managing your ePortfolio, being flexible around reflections and working with training units and sc...

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Dr Yincent Tse on episode 2 of our College Strategy podcasts

28 September 2022

Dr Tse, our North East England area officer, shares his thoughts on episode two of our College Strategy podcast series discussing the changing landscape of a career in paediatrics, featuring VP for Education and Professional Development Dr Jonathan Darling.

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Progress+ - how will this impact my application to sub-specialty training?

In this 18-minute video, published in September 2022. Dr Blanche Lumb, Trainee Rep for Recruitment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, VP for Training & Assessment and Dr Kay Tyerman, Officer for Workforce, answer questions about transitioning to the new programme from summer 2023, with a focus on sub-specialty (...

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Announcing the winner of the 2022 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

27 September 2022

We are delighted to announce that Dr Sharmila Manivannan won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for her presentation at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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The changing landscape of a career in paediatrics

6 September 2022

We are producing four episodes that highlight each of the strategic aims in our College Strategy 2021-24. This is episode 2, a discussion with Vice President for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling and our Director for Education and Training, Daniel Waeland.

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A pleasure to judge this year's prize on medical students' and foundation doctors' reflections

26 August 2022

Dr Blanche Lumb has a passion for finding paediatricians of the future, and so is in her perfect role as the new RCPCH Trainee Representative for Recruitment. She reports back from her time at June's annual conference, and reminds aspiring paediatricians of our annual prizes.

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A non-academic trainee experience of paediatric research

25 August 2022

Dr Rhianna Netherton is a paediatric trainee who has written a blog piece on her experience as a non-academic trainee doing research in paediatrics.

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Training principle of the month 11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Our last principle looks at the importance of tailoring a trainee's training programme to their interests and needs. We hear from some trainees about their experience of making their training programme work for them and Dr Dhelaria gives her tips on how to make the most of your time in training.

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Educational supervisors

Educational supervisors play a vital role in supporting the training and development of paediatric doctors in training across the UK. They provide ongoing educational supervision and career development. This page explains the responsibilities of an educational supervisor, how the role differs fro...

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How do we respond to workforce challenges? - President's blog

29 July 2022

In this edition Camilla explores workforce challenges and the recent reports and surveys on this issue. She also congratulates our new Chair of the Trainee Oversight Committee and settles down to listen to our new podcast on advocating for child health.