Training in Community Child Health
Is it the career for me?
What is Community Child Health
Community Child Health is the care of children outside hospital. It is rewarding and challenging - every day is different. Community paediatricians see children as outpatients for a variety of reasons.
What makes a Community Child Health Paediatrician?
A Community Paediatrician is a doctor who works with vulnerable children and young people and their carers. This includes:
- Children with developmental disorders and disabilities
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children who are at risk of abuse or being abused
- Children who are 'Looked After' or being adopted
They work in a variety of settings and work with multiple agencies, particularly education and social care.
Community paediatricians have a vital role in local strategies to improve the health of all children in their area. This includes safeguarding policies and overseeing universal and targeted lifestyle programmes.
- video interview with Dr Ruairi Gallagher about the role of a Community Paediatrician
- examples from trainees of cases seen in clinic
Detailed advice and guidance for Community Child Health trainees can be found in the members' section of our website:
百春链 membership for trainees is just 拢56 per year and gives access to member-only resources as well as discounted rates for our ASM and regional events.
