Team profile
Northern Ireland
Members working in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland are represented at College Council by the Officer for Ireland - find out useful contacts and activity on your College region's web page
Volunteering opportunity
Angoff Judges
We invite members who have completed the M¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ to take part in Angoff standard setting meetings to set the standards for our Theory exams. It’s a great opportunity to develop knowledge and play a role in ensuring the quality of the next generation of paediatricians.
Individual profile
Dr Yincent Tse, VP for Education and Workforce
Volunteering opportunity
Paediatric Influencing Network
Open to all ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ members, at any career stage and location, this network offers a way to share experiences and insights that shape our policy, media and public affairs work and strengthen our influencing to UK-wide decision‑makers.
Topic page
Strong foundations
The early years of a child’s life provide the foundation for their health, development and long‑term outcomes. Our Strong foundations campaign is calling for strengthened health services that support babies, young children and their families.
Document
Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
This position statement is made on behalf of the Joint ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ and NPPG Medicines Committee. The Medicines Committee is a collaborative standing committee with joint membership between Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ) and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG).
Event
Research Essentials Day 2026
24 September 2026
Are you a paediatric resident with little or no experience in research and would like to learn more? Join our online event. We'll cover the essentials of research, including finding mentorship, understanding different research types and data, presenting your work, opportunities to get involved and t...
Event
Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day (Virtual) - October 2026
07 October 2026
This event is for ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC College Assessor acts on behalf of the College on an interview panel for consultant posts in the NHS.
We'll start with an overview of the process, and then break out into workshop sessions to explore the tricky situations...
News
Be curious about school attendance - President's update
10 March 2026
Understanding and addressing school attendance is fast becoming a priority for our members and wider society, and Steve introduces our new position statement with both evidence and practical advice for paediatricians. He also shares updates on our assessment review and policy work across the UK.
News
Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update
6 March 2026
Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...