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Membership

As a member - working in the UK or internationally, a paediatrician, nurse or allied health professional - you can contribute to promoting better outcomes for children through your combined experience, knowledge and influence, and will be supported throughout your career.
Become a member
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Your benefits as a member

From full access to our Child Protection Portal and online access to the Archives journal, plus event discounts - see what's available to your membership type.
Your benefits
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Manage your membership

As a member, you can log in to your online account to keep your details up-to-date, including your personal and work details, contact preferences and interests.
Your membership
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Milestones

Our quarterly member magazine brings you all the latest College news, along with in depth features and regular items on life in paediatrics in the UK and around the world.
Your magazine

More member resources

Membership renewals 2025 (including fees by category and location)
Subscriptions and how to pay
Apply for a concession on your membership and/or training fees
Committees
Regions - College Officers and training contacts
Membership examination (MRCPCH)
Verification of membership and examination qualifications
Help using your RCPCH online account
Highlights from the latest member survey

Membership types

Medical student
Foundation doctor
Junior
Associate
Ordinary
Fellow (via registration)
Fellow (via election)
Senior Fellow, Senior Member, Retired Associate
Affiliate
Don't know your membership type? Complete our quick questionnaire
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Get involved

Can you share your professional expertise to help improve the lives of paediatricians and child health in the UK and around the world? Explore our range of volunteering opportunities.
Get involved
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Members' blogs

Members offer personal perspectives from across the diverse world of paediatrics - whether it's about volunteering with the College, exploring career options or sharing wellbeing tips...
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Retirement and senior membership

For many, retirement is a celebration of life’s work, and often feels like a moment to relax and enjoy a new chapter. Senior members share their experiences and give practical tips.
Explore resources

Latest news on membership

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Announcement
25 February 2025

Help improve this website

We plan to change the way we organise our website content - and would love your help! If you're a College member, or regularly use our website, we invite you to test a new site structure with our remote testing tool.
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
Blog
3 February 2025

A busy week in the child health world - President's update

Steve covers lots of topics this week, including applications to ST1, mental health services and data from the new RSV vaccine. He also introduces our Air Pollution Companion and shares recent policy work from the devolved nations.

Member volunteering opportunities

All volunteering opportunities
Volunteering opportunity

Trainee Committee Chair - volunteer opportunity

The Chair of the Trainee Committee is a Senior Officer of the College, and a member of both the College's Council and Executive Committee. The role is a vital part of the work of the College, representing trainee views on issues of service and training along with the wider work of the College.