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Accreditation
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Starts 26 May 2025Limited Places Available
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Professional Diploma in Paediatrics
The RCPI Professional Diploma in Paediatrics is a highly sought-after 9-month online programme for physicians. With over 600 students enrolling each year, it is consistently oversubscribed. Designed for practising physicians with a high paediatric caseload or those starting a paediatric specialism, this engaging course offers valuable upskilling opportunities. Taught by leading local and international experts, the programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to improve children's health and wellbeing.
Duration
9 months part-time
Entry Requirements
You must be a fully qualified doctor
Start Dates
February, May, August and November
Format
Online, self-paced learning, with live support and mentoring.
Who is the programme aimed at?
The programme is aimed at general practitioners, family physicians and those at the beginning of speciality training.
Enhance your career and clinical expertise with a Professional Diploma in Paediatrics from a world leading postgraduate training body
A wealth of evidence now shows that the healthy foetus, newborn and child enjoy better health as an adult. The care of infants, children and young people often form a large part of a doctor’s caseload, yet newly qualified doctors are often ill-equipped to provide comprehensive child-centred medical care and doctors considering entering speciality training in paediatrics soon realise that children are not simply small adults. Assessing an ill child is an art.
This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Est. in 1654, the RCPI is one of the most prestigious postgraduate medical training bodies in the world. The programme is delivered in conjunction with iheed, the RCPI partner for online medical education delivery.
This 9-month RCPI Diploma in Paedatrics for physicians is very popular and is always oversubscribed. It welcomes 600+ students per annum.
This RCPI Diploma in Paedatrics is a rich, engaging taught programme ideal for upskilling practising physicians with high paediatric caseloads or preparing those at early stage of paediatric specialism.
Drawing on the expertise of local and international experts in Paediatrics, the programme provides graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of children.
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I would highly recommend the iheed diploma courses. I was so impressed by the quality of teaching, the ease of use of the online platform and the friendly and approachable tutors on the Paediatrics diploma that I also signed up for the diploma in Women's Health. Thanks iheed for making postgraduate diplomas in medicine so accessible and enjoyable.
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Kate O'HaraGP - Ireland
A world-class student experience
Developed by world-leading paediatric specialists, this programme provides an unparalleled online education experience, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning.
Weekly learning content
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course.
E-learning platform
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums.
Certification
An Internationally-Recognised Qualification
Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), one of the world’s most prestigious medical training bodies, this programme is delivered in partnership with iheed, RCPI's online education provider.
Ireland’s largest postgraduate medical training body
Worldwide reputation for excellence in education provision
Enhance your CV, boost your career
Register your interest
This Online Programme is Exclusively for Medical Doctors. Fill in the form to receive the full programme details, including pricing, funding and intake dates.
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Why study online with iheed
Enhance your CV, boost your career
An RCPI Diploma can help early-stage physicians secure coveted consultancy training positions. The qualification can also aid established physicians become physicians with a special interest or expanded role.
Highly experienced, qualified lecturers
Our tutor faculty comprise world-leading paediatric practitioners. They are not academics but practicing consultants working at the coalface of paediatric care.
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
A Truly Global Programme
Developed by international paediatric experts. Participants from across the globe (80+ nationalities) study together, learning from each other's experiences and challenges.
A World Leading Brand
Est. in 1654, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is one of the most prestigious postgraduate medical training bodies in the world.
Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Graduates of this programme report a significant improvement in paediatric care and service delivery. They have reported a substantial improvement on quality of care and patient outcomes.