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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Health promotion and illness prevention
We look at how to recognise and optimise everyday opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.
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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Research and scholarship
Paediatricians at all levels need to demonstrate they can apply an evidence-based approach to their practice - and so need research skills.
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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Leadership and team working
An essential skill of all doctors, in this curriculum domain we look at principles, approaches and techniques of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ - both in supervising others and working as part of a team.
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MRCPCH Clinical examination candidate guidance
MRCPCH Clinical is the final element of the MRCPCH (membership exam). It assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed Specialty Trainee 4 (ST4). It is held in hospital sites across the UK and in a number of other countries.
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Training in research for the benefit of children - guide
All trainees have to attain research competencies. And, trainees who train in research are afforded unique opportunities to develop academic skills and undertake original research and, for some, develop an academic career. All of this can be achieved while maintaining and excelling in clinical train...
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Opportunities in the UK for international doctors
Welcome to the working in the UK for international doctors section. There are several options for you to consider if you would like to come to the UK to work in paediatrics, on a short-term or long-term basis. This page provides information on the options, as well as providing useful information for...
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RCPCH ePortfolio guidance for supporting training
RCPCH ePortfolio is the online learning tool for you and your trainees to review activities and monitor progress throughout the Progress+ curriculum. It is easy to use and stores everything trainees do in their timeline.
RCPCH ePortfolio is on the risr/advance platform (formerly Kaizen).
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Applying for paediatric specialty training at ST1 - guidance
Most doctors enter paediatric training at Specialty Training 1, or ST1, starting their posts in August or September each year. This is known as 'National Round 1'.
The timeline is published below for 2026-27 recruitment (for posts starting in August/September 2026); applications will open on 23 O...
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Portfolio Pathway
The Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR: Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) is for doctors who wish to join the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register and whose specialist training, qualifications or experience was partly or completely acquired outside of an approved CCT...
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Specialty training at ST3 - application guidance
This page is for doctors applying for paediatric specialty training (ST) at ST3 in the UK. It covers the application process, including the application timeline, eligibility criteria, post numbers and our webinar. You can download the full applicant guide, person specification, scoring framework and...