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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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Your benefits as a member

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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Manage your membership

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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Milestones

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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More member resources

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËrenewals 2024 (including fees by category and location)
Subscriptions and how to pay
Apply for a subscription/training fee concession
Committees
Regions - Area Officers, College and training contacts
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËexamination (MRCPCH)
Verification of membership and examination qualifications
Help using your RCPCH online account
Member Survey 2024 – results highlights
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Members' blogs

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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Members' recipes

Express your creativity and indulge yourself with a bit of cooking! We featured members' favourite recipes, from Justin's Kakuni to Katy Rose's plant-based dishes.
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On retirement

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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Become a member

Our quick questionnaire helps you find the right RCPCH membership type for your career stage, and apply.

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Latest news on membership

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Announcement
23 September 2024

Annual General Meeting 2025 – call for motions

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 27 March 2025. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
30 August 2024

So long to summer and hello to autumn – President’s update

It's the start of a busy season for paediatricians in the northern hemisphere. Steve highlights what to look out for in September, such as our blueprint for child health services, welcomes new paediatric trainees and shares our recent resources on climate change and medicine safety.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
16 August 2024

RSV vaccination starting line - President’s update

As the RSV vaccination programme roll-out starts across the UK, Steve highlights the benefits it will bring, as well as the winter challenges that lie ahead. Also in this update, a spotlight on workforce e-rostering, a call out for a new Youth Trustee and your chance to complete a snapshot survey on...

Member volunteering opportunities

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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...