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RCPCH Conference 2026 - Register to attend

RCPCH Conference takes place at ICC Birmingham from 11 to 13 May for a busy three days of insightful talks from leading experts, informative specialty sessions and valuable networking opportunities. This year's theme is 'Celebrating RCPCH at 30: Reflecting on the Past, Inspiring the Future'. Regi...

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RCPCH Conference

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Beginner's guide to genomic testing: Who, what and how - webinar recording

In March 2023, we invited Dr Harry Leitch to speak about genomic testing for paediatricians. He shared insights from his own experiences in the NHS, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

Genomics

Community child health

General paediatrics

Inherited metabolic medicine

Intensive care medicine

Neonatal medicine

Continuing professional development

News

Dr Joseph L Ward wins the Donald Paterson Award 2023

26 May 2023

The Donald Paterson Award is granted to the best article on any subject related to paediatrics published or accepted for publication within the previous year. In 2023 the prize has been awarded to Dr Joseph Ward. Dr Ward was nominated the winner for his research paper “Risk factors for PICU admis...

Volunteering opportunity

Education and training - get involved

From writing questions for our assessments to being an MRCPCH Clinical examiner, supporting our trainee paediatricians to joining our course faculty... there are so many opportunities to get involved with education and training at the College!

Paediatric careers

Continuing professional development

Examinations

Mentoring

Paediatric training

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Dr Felicity Fitzgerald wins the Simon Newell Award 2023

11 May 2023

The Simon Newell Award Recognises an outstanding young medically qualified researcher in British paediatrics. Each year, with support from GOSH Charity and Sparks, we offer this prestigious award of £2,000 to one early independent researcher in paediatrics.

News

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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Course faculty with RCPCH - volunteering opportunities

We work together with our faculty - paediatricians and other child health professionals - to deliver high-quality and varied child health education for our members and other specialties.

Continuing professional development

News

Introducing Thrive Paediatrics - A framework for wellbeing, agency and sustainable staffing

20 October 2022

RCPCH is pleased to announce Thrive Paediatrics! This programme of work will support paediatric clinicians to thrive and improve their lived experiences at work. With funding from the Dinwoodie Charitable Company for pilot schemes, this represents a substantial multi-year programme of work.

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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.

News

Dr Andrew McArdle wins the Lorber Award 2022

25 June 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid evidence in its treatment of children and young people was crucial, and Dr McArdle's research in this area became of international importance.