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Ordinary member

If you are a paediatrician who has passed the M�� Clinical or MRCP(UK) part II examination in paediatrics, you may apply for Ordinary membership via examination.

News

The national PAFTA winners 2022

11 May 2022

Chair of the Trainees’ Committee, Dr Laura Kelly is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s national PAFTAs, celebrating paediatric training achievements across the UK.

Volunteering opportunity

CSACs - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 April 2026

The College Specialty Advisory Committees (CSACs) supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. We have vacancies in inherited metabolic medicine, neurodisability, respiratory medicine and intensive care medicine.

Inherited metabolic medicine

Intensive care medicine

Neurodisability

Respiratory medicine

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

News

New beginnings, new adventures

24 August 2021

Chair of the Trainees' Committee Dr Laura Kelly welcomes all those starting in paediatrics. And, for many trainees embarking on a new adventure, she offers advice on what to expect and the developments to come.

News

Heading into the summer break – President’s blog

30 July 2021

Our latest admissions ceremony for new Fellows, members and award winners was a feast of talent and pride, says Camilla. She also introduces two important annual reports just published, on race equality and on the experiences of trainees and trainers.

News

Officer for Ireland message - June 2021

21 June 2021

Dr Ray Nethercott sets out some key observations on the Northern Ireland policy landscape; the recently published NI Executive Child poverty Strategy report and; the next steps the College are taking to respond to the ongoing Department of Health's consultation, Duty of Candour and Being Open.

News

August – a significant month for trainees

26 August 2020

Dr Hannah Jacob, Chair of the Trainees Committee welcomes new trainees and all those starting new rotations. Acknowledging the difficulties experienced by trainees in the last few months, Hannah points to a number of College resources and updates to help support you.

Volunteering opportunity

Wales - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 April 2026

Our Wales Executive Committee is the decision-making body for the College in Wales, and is seeking an Academic Advisor and Regional Representatives.

Academic medicine

Volunteering opportunity

Trainees - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 April 2026

Trainees are vital to the work and the growth of the College, and are welcomed in many positions in volunteering for the ��. We're now recruiting for trainee reps on the Trainee Committee, BPSU and CSACs in neurodisability, respiratory medicine and intensive care medicine.

Intensive care medicine

Volunteering opportunity

Question Setting Groups for Theory exams - volunteering opportunities

We invite members with the M�� to come along to a Question Setting Group (QSG) to collectively write questions for our Theory exams. It's a great opportunity to develop skills and support the next generation of paediatricians.

Continuing professional development

Examinations

News

�� President responds to publication of Government's obesity plan

24 June 2018

The plan is "extremely encouraging" says Prof Viner but more supported is needed for children who are already overweight or obese.