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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 (including fees by category and location)
Subscriptions and how to pay
Apply for a concession on your membership and/or training fees (login required)
Membership in your area
Committees
Membership examination (MÂ鶹´«Ã½)
Verification of membership and examination qualifications
Help using your Â鶹´«Ã½ online account

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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Volunteer

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.
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Latest news on membership

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Professor Steve Turner, Â鶹´«Ã½ President
President's update
28 July 2026

Learning from devolution - President's update

Steve reflects on how the four UK nations have delivered healthcare for their populations since devolution happened in 1999, the challenges in comparison of outcomes, and what this has taught us.
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Tribute
22 July 2026

Remembering Dr Bruce Alexander Murison Smith

Fiona Walton pays tribute to her father, Dr Bruce Smith, a retired consultant paediatrician and clinical lecturer in Sheffield and long-time member of the College.

Member volunteering opportunities

All volunteering opportunities
Volunteering opportunity

Workforce and Recruitment Board: SAS Representative

In this new role, you'll give a voice to Specialist, Associate specialist and Specialty doctors in College discussions on medical workforce and recruitment. The Board works to ensure fair, robust and inclusive selection processes, embedding quality improvement.
Volunteering opportunity

Clinical Lead for Exam Preparation

Review our exam preparation education programme for UK and international exam candidates, which includes both courses and online learning. Scope options to improve and expand this, ensuring the content is of the highest standard and in line with our exam syllabi. You'll sit on our Education and Lear...
Volunteering opportunity

Angoff Judges

We invite members who have completed the MÂ鶹´«Ã½ 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.