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RCPCH Progress+

Our new two-level, run through specialty training programme is live as of August 2023. Progress+ enables your training to be more flexible and fulfilling. Find the full curriculum and syllabi, FAQs and resources here.
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Happy anniversary, Progress+

Reflect on the past year of Progress+ and celebrate your achievements. Join us by downloading posters to display in your workplace. #ProgressPlus

Posters and reflections
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The curriculum and syllabi

The Progress+ curriculum outlines the Learning Outcomes and Key Capabilities across 11 domains. (The former curriculum, Progress, is also available.) There is a syllabi for each training level: Core (ST1-4) and Specialty (ST5-7).
Curriculum and syllabi
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Frequently asked questions

As a current or prospective trainee, or an educational supervisor, you may have questions about Progress+. Our FAQs are updated based on conversations around the UK.
FAQs
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Paediatrician of the Future

This is our guide to the RCPCH principles for postgraduate paediatric training and how to apply them within local training programmes. It includes examples of good practice across the UK.
Guide

More resources for trainees and trainers

Learning outcomes by domain - poster
Getting neonatal and community experience - guidance
Stepping up to the registrar rota - top tips by members
Impact on sub-specialty recruitment - webinar recording
"From Progress to Progress+" - presentation slides
For educational supervisors: supporting your trainees through the transition - …

11 training principles - insight and case studies from trainees and colleagues

An introduction to the 11 training principles
1: Every patient encounter is a learning opportunity
2: Complex care provides rich learning opportunities
3: Clinical reasoning skills are explicitly taught within training
4: Patients and families are heard
5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times
6: Leadership skills are developed and nurtured
7: Training time and learning opportunities are prioritised
8: Educational supervision is of high quality and provides consistency
9: Morale and job satisfaction are improved
10: Assessment is used as a learning tool
11: Progression and length of training are personalised

11 domains - resources and case studies from trainees and colleagues

Clinical procedures
Communication
Education and training
Health promotion and illness prevention
Leadership and team working
Patient management
Patient safety and quality improvement (covering two domains)
Professional values and behaviours
Research and scholarship
Safeguarding
What the domains mean to children and young people

Resources to support local workforce planning

Progress+ implementation plan - for clinical directors and leads
Paediatric workforce information maps and evidence library
Physician Associates in Paediatrics
International recruitment - Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) (MTI(p)
International recruitment - International Paediatric Sponsorship Scheme (IPSS)
Case study - developing integrated care posts in Yorkshire & Humber

News and blogs about Progress+ and paediatric training

More news and blogs about Progress+
Dr Samar Al-Shamaa
Blog
21 October 2024

My experience applying to paediatrics, with tips

Dr Samar Al-Shamaa shares her positive experience applying for paediatric training. With applications opening this month, take a look to get insight into the application process and tips for the interview!
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
6 August 2024

Universal in spirit - President's update

Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...
Photo from our Membership Ceremony in Manchester on 21 May with members wearing ceremonial robes and holding certificates
President's update
24 May 2024

Welcoming new members and looking ahead - President’s update

Steve reflects on the recent Membership Ceremony in Manchester where members, fellows, family and friends gathered to celebrate new paediatricians. There is also information on all the ways to get involved at the College and an update on the recently announced UK General Election.
Dr Matthew Spencer presenting at St David's Day Conference 2024
Blog
7 March 2024

Trainees taking the lead at our St David's Day Conference

Dr Matthew Spencer led a group of enthusiastic paediatric trainees to deliver the RCPCH Wales St David’s Day Conference last week in Cardiff. The RCPCH Wales team asked Matt (pictured) a few questions about his experience before and on the day and if he had any advice for next year's organiser.

Background to Progress+

Factsheet on the background and RCPCH plan (updated Mar 2022)
Interview with Dr David Evans, then VP for Education & Training (Sep 2020)
Webinar about implications for service leads (Oct 2020)