Volunteering

Members lead on the College's mission to "transform child health through knowledge, innovation and expertise" through a range of volunteering. Read about their work in these blogs, or see how you can get involved.

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From infectious disease research to climate change bootcamp: why I got involved in the College’s Climate Change Working Group

18 January 2022

Dr Dayo Ajayi-Obe is a Consultant Paediatrician at Hammersmith Hospital and a member of the international stream of the College’s Climate Change Working Group. In her blog, she details her experiences in research and the links between climate change and the spread of infectious diseases.

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Exploring new avenues for education

27 October 2021

We hear from Dr Chakrapani Vasudevan, our Officer for Education, on his work to make education more accessible to a broader range of members, both in the UK and internationally. He also tells us about the new Education and Learning Board, an opportunity for members to have their say not only on exis...

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The Great Paediatric Bake Off - episode two!

25 October 2021

Get your apron on, Dr Ash Patel is back - this time baking chocolate orange brownies along with our President Dr Camilla Kingdon and VP for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling.

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Children's hearing matters - my involvement in audio-vestibular paediatrics

29 September 2021

Dr Rakesh Tailor tells us about his involvement with The British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology (BAPA), a special interest group at the College representing all paediatricians with an interest in children’s hearing.

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Reeling in the years at RCPCH

30 June 2021

Dr Kevin Windebank is a Retired Paediatric and Adolescent Oncologist from Newcastle upon Tyne and was the College's Representative for Senior Members. In his blog, he recalls the many volunteer roles he's held within the College and how much he's enjoyed being able to contribute to child health whil...

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Championing values of equality, diversity and inclusion

26 May 2021

Dr Melanie Ranaweera, a Paediatric Registrar, volunteered to take part in the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Member Reference Group. Here she tells us how she's enjoyed getting involved and the importance of having your voice heard. "As paediatricians, I truly believe we are a cor...

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A passion for medical education

27 April 2021

We hear from Dr Assim Javaid on his new role as the Trainee Representative for Assessment, why he choose to volunteer and the challenges he sees ahead for trainees in adjusting to changes in assessment requirements.

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MTI, leadership and exploring roles in the College

27 January 2021

Dr Hamudi Kisat, a Paediatric Consultant at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, tells us about his role as Deputy Chair for the Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme, attracting international trainees to paediatrics and improving paediatric care in their home countries.

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If you care how paediatricians are trained, this is the role for you

19 January 2021

David Evans looks back at a rewarding - and fun - five years as Vice President for Training and Assessment, and explains what he's enjoyed, what's been unexpected and why the next postholder will never be bored.

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Contributing to the development of paediatricians

15 December 2020

As Regional Lead for Mersey, Dr Rosaline Garr relishes the opportunity to be involved in the development of paediatricians. Whether that be through contributing to Paediatrics 2040 and forecasting for the future, acting as MRCPCH examiner or being a course facilitator for Effective Educational Super...