RCPCH Update

Hi everyone,

Autumn is very much here and we have our update from the RCPCH trainee committee meeting: updated RCPCH BIG 5

This includes changes to the subspecialty application process, a call for volunteers at ST7+ to interview for incoming ST1s, a new rostering guide (England specific but there are plans to extend it for Scotland) and information on the clean air fund.

I'd really like to draw your attention to the new Thrive Paediatric Resource Hub, just recently launched on the RCPCH learning pages (you need to log in to access this). There are some fantastic examples of lived experiences of trainees who have navigated adversity or done things differently, including those who have faced health issues, fertility issues, mental health problems and burnout, chosen a SAS career or joined the NHS as an IMG. Well worth a read. https://learning.rcpch.ac.uk/thrive/

I've also included a survey on the study budget, would appreciate your thoughts.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmsWkIPq1CWFHnaI1CgdWTMhUQkk1Q0VDM1BXNUNUSTk0NUVBMUZZTUdBUC4u

Any issues, or if you'd like to get involved, drop me an email on lindsey.mcvey2@nhs.scot

Cheers,

Lindsey

Dr Lindsey McVey

ST5 Paediatrics | West of Scotland RCPCH Trainee Rep

Chair Scottish Academy Trainee Doctors' Group