The members magazine written by members for members. Edition number 5 and past the 1 year mark for #RCPCHMilestones

Thanks to the wonderful @AislingBeecher for her leadership & keeping @HLB27 @DrDita @drjamesdearden on task - see what's inside (thread)

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2020-11/milestones-winter-2020.pdf
We hope you enjoy the artwork of the front cover - we love the way the designer manages to capture all the small details we bombard them with!
#Equality #Diversity #Inclusivity is essential for child health & the workforce that deliver it.

@kunbab & @DrRanj inspire with a call to arms:

"We need to be the change that we wish to see"
We hear from @RCPCHtweets CEO @8jorev with Indiana Jones references & highlighting previous piece by @_katieknight_ as a driver for combating climate change as well as celebrating the virtual switch of #RCPCH20 to online - check out the virtual posters - https://eposters.rcpch.ac.uk 
#ChoosePaediatrics is discussed by @kay_tyerman with some familiar faces in a great video & collaboration with @UKAPStweets
Don't leave yet - hear from the new officer for retention @DalHothi_HD_QI & new assistant registrar @MAkindolie alongside updates from @ADC_BMJ & @BMJ_PO on a jam-packed page 8

Watch out for the Corona Bonuses also!
Epilepsy12, National Neonatal Audit Programme, National Paediatric Diabetes Audit & the re-launch of @RCPCH_QICentral

Page 9 PDSAmazing from @OliverRackham & RCPCH QI Manager Megan Peng
We always love hearing from @RCPCH_and_Us who this time have cooked up Recipes for Rights

"Rights are like pancakes. Each right is important, but when you layer them up they make something strong which protects all children and young people"

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2020-09/rcpch-and-us-recipes-for-rights.pdf
Pages 12 & 13 introduce the presidential candidates for the election that really matters:

Dr Simon Clark
Dr Camilla Kingdom @CamillaKingdon
Dr Jane Valente
Dr David Vickers

Happy voting!
Winter pressures from the perspectives of @Damian_Roland @CC4CLondon (Dr Arpani Soni) & @PICSociety (Dr Ruchi Sinha)

Are you winter ready?

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/winter-planning
Written @drdanmagnus is just as good as spoken @drdanmagnus - hear about his personal first-hand experiences of #Covid_19 on page 19
The Cleft Collective, winner of the RCPCH PIER prize (not to be confused with @pier_network) described by @yvonnewren is on page 20
Stepping Up - supporting the transition of senior trainees into new consultant. Another great @RCPCHtweets initiative described by @Kathrynjcox
In the Members section, hear from @gadhvi_kunal about the virtual START experience (it's NOT an exam!) & ST4, Dr Suzanne Milne about a simple trainee-led initiative (weekly educational email bulletin)in SE Scotland @RCPCHScotland
FY2 budding paediatrician @ChristinaNT encourages foundation doctors to "consider how you can adapt...and make the most of the situation"

@mumtazsophia talks about positivity in paediatrics & how we can continue to shine together
The starter for 10 this edition comes from the North East duo of Dr Belinda Bateman & @sunilbhop - great answers & words of wisdom!
History taking with @ccdaniels65 will be a new standing feature in #RCPCHMilestones - learn more about Professor Dame June Llyod - educational with a squeeze of humour #dapperwoman
Young people reviews:

#PeanutButterFalcon (on @NetflixUK) is the film reviewed by Maddy (13) and Valentina (15) & the book review is by Zachary (9) about The Midnight Gang from @davidwalliams

Get in touch if your children want to review something for us!
@Fontanellepod is well worth checking out on page 26 alongside book reviews by regular (wonderful) contributor @drshilpashah reviewing Shaping Children's Services by Chris Hanvey & @amateuradam Dear NHS letter compilation reviewed by @drlauracrosby

Something for everyone
I love hearing about our international members experiences - Dr Deepak Ugra describes working as a paediatrician in India on page 27

"Often, paediatricians have no option but to take calculated risks which can be very stressful"
@SerenaHaywood describes a pragmatic approach to writing and resilience on p28

"There's always time to write. It'll take you places you never dreamed of!"

Imposter syndrome from me & a day in the life of the lovely @DrGanjoo completes another edition.

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