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Longitudinal educational supervision - how it's worked for me

3 May 2023

All trainee-supervisor relationships come with their own styles and occasional challenges, says Dr Faro Ndokera, a paediatrician in sub-specialty training. But having the same educational supervisor over a longer period offers greater focus and meaning - and a personal touch.

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Theory exams - tips from the experts to help you prepare

Taking theory exams? Fantastic news! Want some great tips on how to approach the exams and how (or what) to study? This page houses videos giving tips from experts on a wide range of principles for theory exams. We highly recommend not leaving these to the last minute; remember it's not just about w...

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Industrial action in the NHS - practical advice for paediatric resident doctors and SAS doctors

We fully appreciate you may have questions about the effects of any industrial action by paediatric doctors on you and your training. Here we provide advice on how you can continue your training - from managing your ePortfolio, being flexible around reflections and working with training units and sc...

Paediatric training

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Course faculty with �� - volunteering opportunities

We work together with our faculty - paediatricians and other child health professionals - to deliver high-quality and varied child health education for our members and other specialties.

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Progress+ - Top tips for stepping up to the registrar rota

Under Progress+, our updated two-level training programme, we expected that more trainees will be supported to transition to the registrar, or middle grade, rota. In autumn 2022, we asked the paediatric community on Twitter to share their tips to those stepping up. From trusting your intuition to be...

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Progress+ - how will this impact my application to sub-specialty training?

In this 18-minute video, published in September 2022. Dr Blanche Lumb, Trainee Rep for Recruitment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, VP for Training & Assessment and Dr Kay Tyerman, Officer for Workforce, answer questions about transitioning to the new programme from summer 2023, with a focus on sub-specialty (...

Paediatric training

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A non-academic trainee experience of paediatric research

25 August 2022

Dr Rhianna Netherton is a paediatric trainee who has written a blog piece on her experience as a non-academic trainee doing research in paediatrics.

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Progress+ - Learning outcomes poster

Progress+ is our updated two-level training programme. This A3 poster, which you can view or download, outlines the generic learning outcomes - at core and specialty training levels - that are required of all trainees working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics.

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Training principle of the month 11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Our last principle looks at the importance of tailoring a trainee's training programme to their interests and needs. We hear from some trainees about their experience of making their training programme work for them and Dr Dhelaria gives her tips on how to make the most of your time in training.

Paediatric training

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Dr Emma Dyer elected as Chair of the Trainees’ Committee

25 July 2022

Dr Emma Dyer will be the next Chair of the Trainees’ Oversight Committee at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Laura Kelly.