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As a member - working in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or allied health professional - you can contribute to promoting better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence, and will be supported throughout your career.
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From full access to our Child Protection Portal and online access to the Archives journal, plus event discounts - see what's available to your membership type.
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As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, including your personal and work details, contact preferences and interests.
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Our quarterly member magazine brings you all the latest College news, along with in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world.
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Annual General Meeting 2025

All members are warmly invited to join AGM 2025 on Thursday 27 March at 12:15. You can join us in person in Glasgow, Scotland or virtually via a livestream.
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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËrenewals 2025 (including fees by category and location)
Subscriptions and how to pay
Apply for a concession on your membership and/or training fees
Committees
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Verification of membership and examination qualifications
Help using your RCPCH online account
Highlights from the latest member survey

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Can you share your professional expertise to help improve the lives of paediatricians and child health in the UK and around the world? Explore our range of volunteering opportunities.
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Members offer personal perspectives from across the diverse world of paediatrics - whether it's about volunteering with the College, exploring career options or sharing wellbeing tips...
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For many, retirement is a celebration of life’s work, and often feels like a moment to relax and enjoy a new chapter. Senior members share their experiences and give practical tips.
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Latest news on membership

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Announcement
13 March 2025

Milestones magazine for members – spring 2025, 'Healthy connections'

This issue explores the power of coming together, urging health professionals to support children and young people to step away from their screens and exploring how a ‘pro-play mindset’ can momentarily transform a hospital ward into a space of joy, agency and self-expression.
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Announcement
25 February 2025

Help improve this website

We plan to change the way we organise our website content - and would love your help! If you're a College member, or regularly use our website, we invite you to test a new site structure with our remote testing tool.

Member volunteering opportunities

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Trainee Committee Chair - volunteer opportunity

The Chair of the Trainee Committee is a Senior Officer of the College, and a member of both the College's Council and Executive Committee. The role is a vital part of the work of the College, representing trainee views on issues of service and training along with the wider work of the College. A...
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MRCPCH clinical examiner - opportunities for international members

We welcome applicants to this interesting and important opportunity to contribute to MRCPCH clinical exams around the world. We are particularly keen for applications from Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, where there is a growing need for new examiners. We encourage applications from underr...
Volunteering opportunity

Global Links programme - volunteering opportunities

The success of our work relies heavily on fostering partnerships between clinicians in high, middle and low income countries. We recruit and prepare doctors, nurses and midwives who help us in all aspects of programme delivery, usually through longer-term placements overseas in the Global Links prog...