Shape of training
We will introduce a new two-level, run through specialty training programme by 2022, ensuring it is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. This responds to the the government-commissioned UK Shape of Training report.
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Call for nominations - Vice President posts
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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is seeking nominations for Vice President for Education and Professional Development and Vice President for Training and Assessment.
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The future of paediatric training - view from a trainee
20 October 2020
What should be expected as the national standard for future training, and how do we respond to changing healthcare? Dr Emma Dyer, a trainee paediatrician working in London, introduces our new, collaborative document, which draws on wide experiences to present 11 new training principles and how these...
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We publish our vision for paediatric training
20 October 2020
We are excited to launch our 'Paediatrician of the Future' document today, setting out our vision for the future of paediatric training across the UK.
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Children and young people tell us about the “best doctor of the future”
20 October 2020
As part of our Shape of training programme, we asked thousands of children and young people what knowledge, skills and attitude the paediatrician of the future needs. The top themes? Being respectful, kind and friendly, being listened to and understood, having good communication focused on age and n...
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Shape of training - frequently asked questions
This page aims to provide you with the all-important answers to some of the questions we are sure you have in relation to Shape of training.
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Paediatrician of the Future: Delivering really good training
Healthcare is changing and the paediatric training programme needs to adapt in order to prepare doctors for this. Published in October 2020, this is a guide to the RCPCH principles for postgraduate paediatric training and how to apply them within local training programmes.
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Thinking about the 'paediatrician of the future' and really good training
8 October 2020
Later this month the College will publish 'Paediatrician of the Future', our vision for paediatric training across the UK. It's our response to the "Shape of Training" report, and will be part of our submission to the General Medical Council (GMC) at the end of 2020. It also promotes really good tra...
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Shape of Training review response - position statement (2017)
The Shape of Training report provided a timely opportunity to review how doctors are trained to meet changing needs of patients in the UK. We wish to see more integration between paediatric, primary care and mental health training.