Fellowship is the pinnacle of °µÍø½ûÇø membership - it recognises practitioners who have completed their specialist training and celebrates their contribution to paediatrics and child health.
Fellowship by registration is available to paediatricians on the GMC or IMC Specialist Registers for Paediatrics. (Others may wish to apply for Fellowship by election.) Find out more about Fellowship and how to apply.
Fellowship by registration is available to paediatricians on the GMC or IMC Specialist Registers for Paediatrics. (Others may wish to apply for Fellowship by election.) Find out more about Fellowship and how to apply.
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If you are working in a substantive, non-training post, and are on the General Medical Council (GMC) or Irish Medical Council (IMC) Specialist Registers for Paediatrics, you can apply for Fellowship via registration. You'll join a community of 3,000 Fellows at °µÍø½ûÇø and access a number of benefits (listed below). Fellowship is also required if you wish to stand for a senior College role such as President or Vice President.
Benefits of Fellowship
- Use of F°µÍø½ûÇø designation
- F°µÍø½ûÇø lapel pin
- Fellowship certificate
- Voting rights, such as for the °µÍø½ûÇø President, Officers or on major changes to the College representation on Council, our governing body (see eligibility requirements in the °µÍø½ûÇø regulations)
- Representation on Council
- Opportunities to apply for senior College posts, including President and Vice President
- Regional support
- Use of the members' area in London
- Continuing professional development (CPD) tools and advice (cost to non-members is £205)
- Revalidation support
- Careers advice
- Milestones magazine
- Option to receive regular eBulletins
- Reduced fees for °µÍø½ûÇø Conference and other courses and events
- TOTUM+ for Professionals discount card
Membership fees for Fellowship in 2026
| Country of residence | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| UK | £682 (£57 per month if paying monthly by Direct Debit (UK bank accounts only) |
| Rest of Europe and North America | £484 |
| Rest of world (middle upper income) | £343 |
| Rest of world (middle lower income) | £246 |
Application timeline
Fellows by registration are admitted on a monthly basis. Applications received by the 8th of each month will be considered for commencement of Fellowship from the 1st of the following month.
Please ensure you read the membership bye-laws and regulations before applying.
If you have any questions or need support, .
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