Curious about paediatrics as a career? You can get some early experience of our specialty while at med school - join your local paediatric society, attend a careers event, consider your elective or speak with your friendly and local paediatrician. Plus our annual prize awards!
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Membership
Apply for a College roleWe invite members to apply for a College role - including on child protection publications, paediatric training and workforce planning... The deadline for this round is 28 April at 12:00 noon.
Healthy connectionsThe latest issue of your Milestones magazine explores how health professionals can come together to support children and young people – from navigating screen time to adopting a pro-play mindset. -
Education and careers
Our upcoming coursesWe offer a range of courses, including our popular 'How to manage' series on clinical topics, plus safeguarding, effective educational supervision and exam preparation. Many are hosted online. -
Work we do
Our College strategyCovering the next three years and with four strategic goals, our strategy aims to meet our members' priorities to support their working lives and be a powerful advocate for children and young people. -
Resources
National Paediatric Diabetes AuditOur latest annual report highlights the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England, Wales and Jersey. Illustration by Phoenix S.
Equal protection from assaultChildren in England and Northern Ireland are the only people in the UK not full protected in law from assault: this is unjust. -
Key topics
Workshop insights for 10 Year Health PlanOver the past months, we've held workshops with children and young people, members and stakeholders in health research. We've now submitted a summary of the insights to Change NHS in England.
Talking about air pollutionWe want to make conversations between child health professionals and families about about air quality 'business as usual'. Our communication toolkit on our Air Pollution Companion has plenty of advice... -
News and events
From Professor Steve Turner...As RCPCH President, Steve shares regular updates with members by email and on this website - such as his regular feature on #WDYCD4Y: What Does Your College Do For You.
Highlights from our conferenceWe've had so many inspiring sessions, engaging discussions and opportunities to connect with colleagues in Glasgow, and online. It's been quite a packed few days!
Worried and waiting - one year onLast March we had published our analysis of paediatric waiting times for outpatients, inpatients and day cases in paediatrics in Scotland from 2012 to 2023. One year on, we examine new data...
If paediatric training is looking like your next step, we explain what to expect from a rotation or 'taster week', who to speak to and where to find resources to help make an informed decision in applying to paediatrics. Plus some tips to start preparing your application.
You can take your career in the direction that suits you - including academia, research and sub-specialty training, flexible working and other experiences. Our innovative, capability-based curriculum, Progress+ equips you with the skills needed as a consultant paediatrician.
Our careers booklet plus more resources to promote paediatrics
Packed with information about your career in paediatrics - from how recruitment works to the varied options in the specialty. Plus ideas on taking advantage of your free RCPCH membership as a medical student or foundation student!
Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1 (National Round 1). ST3 posts may also be available in the national recruitment year (National Round 2). We explain how to prepare your application and interviews.
You may like to check out our guide for those starting the ST1 year in paediatrics. We have a handy checklist for the first month and a jargon buster, plus info on ePortfolio, neonatal experience and more.
Join us in promoting this wonderful specialty to medical students and foundation doctors! Download our posters and social media cards, and grab some tips to help you run an online careers event.
In 2020 and during the COVID-19 pandemic, we asked some paediatricians about their experiences and what inspired them to #ChoosePaediatrics...
Three young people put some doctors to the test! Filmed in 2019, they grilled them about the most important qualities, who they work with and how they get through the tough times.
Also in 2019, eight paediatricians shared their motivations for choosing this specialty - from seeing variety to enjoying children's curiosity - and that while it's never easy it's often fun.
See all #ChoosePaediatrics videos
Our online sessions for medical students, foundation doctors and paediatric trainees explore careers in paediatrics. We explain the recruitment process and training pathway, and trainees and consultants around the country tell us what it's really like. Plus delegates are invited to ask those tricky questions...
Our playlist on YouTube has the recordings of all our online sessions.