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Paediatric training in “Norn Iron”

13 October 2023

Dr Christine Sloan is an ST4 in Northern Ireland, where training experiences include "endless opportunities... to fulfill our aspirations".

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Celebrating staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors this #SASWeek23

12 October 2023

Our Thrive Paediatrics programme acknowledges, celebrates and supports the varied experiences in paediatrics. SAS doctors do amazing work, and Dr Anne Pinches has developed the role of SAS Advocate in her own Trust to promote and improve support for this growing group.

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Our #ChoosePaediatrics programme wins a Memcom Excellence Award 2023

9 October 2023

It is with great pleasure to announce that the #ChoosePaediatrics programme has won the Best Engagement or Recruitment Strategy Award 2023.

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Scoring F for fitness - how can we help children in Wales?

4 October 2023

Dr Nick Wilkinson, Officer for Wales, recently joined a workshop on physical activity in children and young people to learn why kids in Wales scored F for fitness, what this means for them and, when in clinic, what he should be assessing, saying and signposting. He shares his findings.

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Reflections on the Genomics session at the �� Annual Conference

26 September 2023

On a surprisingly sunny week in May 2023, a host of paediatric professionals convened at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow for the �� Annual Conference. This year, for the first time, the conference featured a dedicated session on genomics, in line with the newly-launched genomics programme at...

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Your journey into paediatrics begins here - preparing for the ST1 interview

25 September 2023

Applications for next year's Specialty Training 1 (ST1) posts in paediatrics open in late October, with interviews in early 2024. It's not too soon to start your prep, and our Officer for Recruitment and Trainee Representative for Recruitment have teamed up to give you essential updates and tips.

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Thank you goes a long way

25 September 2023

When Jess received a brief note of gratitude from a colleague, she decided to pay it forward, and the ripples began to spread. Taking three minutes to recognise someone's effort can make them feel valued - and feel seen.

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The missing middle - who are they and why do they matter?

21 September 2023

This blog by Dr Nick Wilkinson, �� Officer for Wales, explores the concept of the missing middle.

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The Great Paediatric Bake Off – episode six!

5 September 2023

It's a new school year and Dr Ash Patel is back with a new bake: Persian Love Cakes. He's joined by EDI champions, Mike Farquhar and Jaspreet Kaur, to discuss the Rainbow Badge Project and Soft Landings.

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Giving ourselves permission to cry

29 August 2023

In medicine, there’s an unwritten rule that we just get on with things. But, says �� Dinwoodie Clinical Fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, we need to acknowledge the emotional burdens we each carry.