Paediatric sub-specialties

In the UK, all paediatricians develop a sub-specialty in the final stage of their training. These cover a range of health conditions and treatments, from the very specific to general paediatrics. Whether you're a medical student, foundation doctor or trainee considering future options, or currently doing your sub-specialty training, take a look at each clinical area below.

Once paediatric doctors in training complete Core Paediatrics (ST1-ST4), they move into Specialty Training (ST5-ST7) as the second part of the UK paediatric training pathway. During this time, they focus on the area of paediatrics in which they will specialise and work once qualified as a consultant.

As well as working in the hugely varied area of General Paediatrics, it is possible to train in a specific area of treating children and young people, and gain the CCT* in one of 17 paediatric sub-specialty training programmes.

There are limited posts to train in sub-specialty paediatrics, so there is a competitive recruitment process.

* CCT is the Certificate of Completion of Training, the route to specialist registration for doctors qualifying as consultants in the UK

How to apply to sub-specialty training

Our comprehensive guidance explains when and how to apply via the national sub-specialty recruitment process - including the full applicant guide and what to expect at interview.

Paediatric sub-specialties

How to apply to sub-specialty training

Other paediatric specialties