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Paediatric training

We monitor postgraduate specialty training in paediatrics in the UK. If you're considering a paediatric career or are in the middle of your training pathway, see our paediatric training page, and if you supervise trainees, see our supporting training page.

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Assessment - the rationale for change

Since the release of Progress+, our two-level paediatric specialty training programme, we have begun to review the programme of assessment within the curriculum to ensure it is fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. RCPCH Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains the ...
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Progress+ - examples of good practice around the UK

RCPCH Progress+ is our paediatric specialty training programme designed to support trainees and trainers across both core and specialty training levels. Our interactive map shares examples of good practice from across the four nations of the UK, highlighting how Progress+ helps deliver high-quality ...
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Workforce CCT survey 2025

What happens after paediatricians complete their specialist training, and how do they feel about the transition into a consultant role? We ran a survey of paediatricians who have obtained, or will obtain in the next 18-24 months, their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). The survey closed o...
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We paediatricians are lifelong learners – President’s update

When Steve joins events around the country, he’s reminded that coming together as communities of child health professionals is so important – for friendship as well as education. And, the College has been doing lots around public affairs on equal protection for children from assault, supervised toot...
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National paediatric recruitment 2024-25 - FAQs

The NHS Paediatrics National Recruitment Office has completed the shortlisting round for 2024-25 Specialty Training 1 (ST1) entry, as of 23 January 2025. With a significant increase in applications for paediatrics, we highlight College resources and guidance available for postgraduate doctors and tr...