Continuing professional development

News

Building Capacity 3: Critical appraisal and publishing - podcast

21 October 2026

In the third and final episode of Building Capacity: Past, Present and Future, Dr Leila Ellis of the Trainee Research Network is joined by Dr Nick Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Archives of Disease in Childhood, to explore critical appraisal, peer review and the publication process.

Committee

Education and Learning Board

The Education and Learning Board (ELB) was established in October 2021 and reports to the Education and Training Executive. The Board provides strategic leadership for all the education and professional development activity, such as courses, digital learning and CPD programmes. As the educational la...

Volunteering opportunity

Education and Learning Board: Clinical Lead roles

Closing date

30 November 2026

This board works with our Education and Professional Development team to develop and deliver the RCPCH education portfolio. We are currently looking for two Clinical Leads: for CPD and Safeguarding Courses.

Continuing professional development

Safeguarding

News

'Leading the way' episode 10: Leading through advocacy and collaboration, with Kay Tyerman

22 April 2026

In this episode, Jonathan spoke with Dr Kay Tyerman, a paediatric nephrologist, about her vast career and journey to leadership. Kay’s approach to leadership is rooted in advocacy and collaboration, qualities that are essential in shaping effective health systems.

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College Tutors - resources

The College Tutor is the paediatrician responsible for postgraduate medical education in each NHS Trust. They are required to keep up to date with RCPCH standards in education and training, including the curriculum, exams and assessments and advise us of new College Tutors. This page signposts t...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Policy and Advocacy: 2027-30

Closing date

19 October 2026

We are recruiting our next VP to lead on the College's strategy on health policy and advocacy, including prevention, health inequalities, health services, workforce, child protection and mental health. You will lead, collaborate and engage with stakeholders across the UK, and work in close partnersh...

Health policy

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Continuing professional development

Leadership

Mentoring

Public affairs and campaigning

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Workforce

Event

St David's Day Conference 2027

24 February 2027

Cardiff

Hosted by RCPCH in partnership with trainees across Wales, this year’s theme, “Every Child, Every Chance - Leaving No Child Behind” will examine how inequalities and poverty shape a child’s life, health and future and what action is needed to ensure every child has the best possible start.

Digital health

Digital growth charts

Continuing professional development

Senedd election 2026

Course

Grand Round webinars 2026-27

06 November 2026

Online

Our fortnightly series of free webinars replicates the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals, bringing high-quality medical education to paediatricians and child health professionals across the UK. Each 60-minute webinar features expert-led presentations on clinical and professional paedi...

Continuing professional development

Public health

Research

Resource

Engagement Academy: our courses on engaging children and young people

We offer a range of online and in-person courses for heath workers so your services can help 0-25 year olds develop and thrive.

Engaging children and young people

Continuing professional development

News

A busy week in the child health world - President's update

3 February 2025

Steve covers lots of topics this week, including applications to ST1, mental health services and data from the new RSV vaccine. He also introduces our Air Pollution Companion and shares recent policy work from the devolved nations.