October 20th, 2026. Book via RSM.
Join the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) Paediatrics & Child Health Section, in collaboration with the London School of Paediatrics, for this virtual study day on paediatric respiratory medicine and ear, nose and throat (ENT) care. Designed for paediatric resident doctors, the programme combines expert presentations with case-based learning to strengthen clinical knowledge and practical decision-making.
Respiratory and ENT conditions are among the most common presentations in paediatric practice. This study day will provide practical updates on current best practice and explore career opportunities in paediatric respiratory medicine, including GRID and SPIN training pathways.
Why attend?
- Hear from leading specialists, including Dr Eleanor Bond, the Royal Brompton respiratory team and clinicians from Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Develop confidence in diagnosing and managing common and complex paediatric respiratory presentations through case-based learning
- Gain practical updates on current best practice in paediatric respiratory medicine
- Hear directly from paediatric resident doctors who have taken GRID and SPIN training pathways in respiratory medicine, sharing first-hand insight into the application process and career experience.
- Gain insight into the scope and future direction of paediatric respiratory medicine as a specialty, including emerging subspecialty developments.
Aims of the event
- Provide up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in paediatric respiratory medicine and ENT
- Develop resident doctors’ diagnostic and management skills through practical, case-based learning
- Inspire participants to explore career opportunities in paediatric respiratory medicine
Learning outcomes
By attending this study day, participants will be able to:
- Apply current best practice to the assessment and management of common and complex paediatric respiratory presentations
- Identify and apply appropriate diagnostic and management approaches for a range of respiratory and ENT conditions in children
- Identify career development opportunities within paediatric respiratory medicine, including GRID and SPIN training pathways.
Who should attend?
This study day is suitable for:
- Paediatric resident doctors
- Senior house officers (SHOs) with a paediatric interest
- Resident doctors with an interest in paediatric respiratory medicine
- Resident doctors with an interest in paediatric ENT
- Doctors considering GRID or SPIN training in paediatric respiratory medicine
- Paediatricians working in acute and general paediatric services