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We may not be able to come together as we’d like to for this year’s RCPCH Conference but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have access to sessions led by a range of specialty groups and experts in their field.

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RCPCH Conference 2024 - Booking your place

Early-bird booking for next year's flagship event, taking place in Birmingham from 25-27 March, is open. Secure your 10% discount before this special rate closes on Monday 12 February, 23:59 GMT. See below for full details on our fees and booking options.

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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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Blown away by kindness - President's blog

9 June 2023

Bob Klaber's Conference plenary has left a lasting impression on many attendees. Camilla reflects on the powerful feedback this has generated, and shares some important updates on discrimination and inequality as well as the challenges of transition to adult health services.

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Paediatrics and the collision with tech

27 April 2023

As we look forward to this May's RCPCH Conference, keynote speaker Professor Sam Shah, Digital Health Research Lead, UCL Global Business School for Health and Senior Advisor for Healthtech and Behaviour Change at Freuds, gives us a preview of what he will be taking about at our big event.

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Climate change - what can child health professionals do and how is it relevant to the healthcare setting?

20 April 2023

As this year’s RCPCH Conference gets ever closer, keynote speaker Dr Maria Neira, Director of Environment, Climate Change and Health at the World Health Organization, gives us a preview of what she will be taking to the main stage to discuss.

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Learning lessons from a difficult winter - President's blog

31 March 2023

Camilla has been lobbying for child health at a number of important events this week. She also highlights our newly published Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report and the useful FOMOHub resource.

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Showcase your organisation at the 2024 RCPCH Conference

Promote your organisation at the UK’s prominent child health event, the RCPCH Conference, which is where you can meet over 1800 child health professionals, meet with key decision makers and elevate your brand in the paediatric community. There are a range of sponsorship and exhibition packages...

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RCPCH Conference 2024 - Abstract submission FAQs

Abstract submission is now closed and we are not able to accept late entries. If you did submit an abstract, we'll notify you of the outcome in late January. This page has more detail about abstract submission.

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RCPCH Conference 2024 - Call for workshop proposals

The RCPCH Conference Organising Committee was pleased to invite workshop proposals for the 2024 Conference, which will take place from 25-27 March in Birmingham. Submissions closed on Monday 16 October 2023, 23:59 GMT.

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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.