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Just over six months until Progress+

23 February 2023

Our new two-level training programme comes in from August 2023. If you're feeling overwhelmed or just a bit nervous about this change, don't panic! Dr Cathryn Chadwick, VP for Training and Assessment and Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees Committee explain.

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Practical advice and budget response - President's blog

17 November 2022

Camilla shares some thoughts on challenging times plus resources to support members questions on industrial action. She also celebrates the release of the NNAP annual report and talented Welsh medical students giving stellar presentations.

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Dr Yincent Tse on episode 2 of our College Strategy podcasts

28 September 2022

Dr Tse, our North East England area officer, shares his thoughts on episode two of our College Strategy podcast series discussing the changing landscape of a career in paediatrics, featuring VP for Education and Professional Development Dr Jonathan Darling.

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Announcing the winner of the 2022 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

27 September 2022

We are delighted to announce that Dr Sharmila Manivannan won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for her presentation at �鶹��ý Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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The changing landscape of a career in paediatrics

6 September 2022

We are producing four episodes that highlight each of the strategic aims in our College Strategy 2021-24. This is episode 2, a discussion with Vice President for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling and our Director for Education and Training, Daniel Waeland.

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A pleasure to judge this year's prize on medical students' and foundation doctors' reflections

26 August 2022

Dr Blanche Lumb has a passion for finding paediatricians of the future, and so is in her perfect role as the new �鶹��ý Trainee Representative for Recruitment. She reports back from her time at June's annual conference, and reminds aspiring paediatricians of our annual prizes.

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A non-academic trainee experience of paediatric research

25 August 2022

Dr Rhianna Netherton is a paediatric trainee who has written a blog piece on her experience as a non-academic trainee doing research in paediatrics.

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How do we respond to workforce challenges? - President's blog

29 July 2022

In this edition Camilla explores workforce challenges and the recent reports and surveys on this issue. She also congratulates our new Chair of the Trainee Oversight Committee and settles down to listen to our new podcast on advocating for child health.

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Looking back, moving forward - reflections from a Chair

4 July 2022

As Dr Laura Kelly prepares to move on from her post as Chair of the Trainees Oversight Committee and Network - a period in which so much was done virtually - she considers the group's many acheivements.

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Dr Andrew McArdle wins the Lorber Award 2022

25 June 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid evidence in its treatment of children and young people was crucial, and Dr McArdle's research in this area became of international importance.