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Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

The Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Fund was established following a donation to the British Paediatric Association by Commander and Mrs A H Blacow in memory of their son, Michael, a trainee paediatrician who was killed in an accident.

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Research

News

Media and External Affairs team highly commended in Communique PR’s “In-House Team of the Year” Award

3 July 2018

On Thursday 28th June, the Communique PR Awards 2018 ceremony took place at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

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Medical student annual prizes

This annual prize is awarded to outstanding medical students, with registration for all three days of RCPCH Conference and attendance for the prize ceremony hosted by RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner and VP for Education and Professional Development (until late May 2026), Dr Jonathan Darling....

Paediatric careers

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Foundation doctor annual prizes

Each year we give foundation doctors (FY1 and FY2) a chance to win one-day free access to RCPCH Conference, a fantastic opportunity to gain more knowledge about paediatrics and network with professionals from across the UK. Foundation doctors can apply through their foundation school or deanery who ...

Paediatric careers

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Tony Jackson Memorial Prize

This awards medical students and foundation doctors in the UK and Republic of Ireland for outstanding personal reflections on any aspect of paediatrics experienced in the UK or internationally. Winners receive £500 and an opportunity to present at RCPCH Conference. Applications are closed for th...

Paediatric careers

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Leadership

RCPCH Conference

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BPSU Sir Peter Tizard research bursary

Each year we invite trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants planning a surveillance study through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) to apply for this bursary. The successful applicant receives a free slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs...

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Rare disease

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Research

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RCPCH Honorary Fellowship

This is awarded by the RCPCH to a small number of individuals, paediatricians and non-paediatricians, who have demonstrated a major contribution to Paediatrics and Child Health through research, education or clinical service and Ģ��Ƶ. The College is always keen to receive as wide a range of no...

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Examinations awards

We present two awards to MRCPCH exam candidates based on highest scores from the previous year: Lal Bagh Award and Dr Jisma Joseph Award.

Examinations

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Dr Simon Newell Early Independent Researcher award

The RCPCH, Sparks and GOSH Charity make an annual award for excellence in research to an outstanding young medical research worker in British paediatrics. Nominations for the 2026 Simon Newell Award closed on 1 December 2025 and the winner will be announced in May 2026. The next round of applica...

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Paediatric training

Research

RCPCH Conference

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James Spence Medal

This is the highest honour awarded by the RCPCH. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health. Nominations for the 2027 James Spence Medal are closed.

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