(TREES) Trainee Research Network Education Seminars

About this webinar series

TREES is a free monthly webinar series from the RCPCH Trainee Research Network especially for paediatricians in training. They help you get involved in research and meet key capabilities in the Progress+ curriculum’s research and scholarship domain.

Each session is streamed live on the last Tuesday of every month, from 13:00 to 13:45. To register for upcoming webinars and explore session topics, please visit the main RCPCH TREES webpage.

TREES seminar archive | 2024

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Critical Appraisal for Research (September 2024)

This session discusses how to critically appraise medical research and apply evidence-based insights to improve clinical decision-making and patient care.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Academic Paediatric Careers or many ways to have a nice bath (November 2024)

This session offers you an unconventional look at the various paths one can take in this field to make a difference in paediatric care and enrich your career. This session will be beneficial for all those working in child health, including those new to and experienced in research.

sfwd-courses  

TREES seminar archive | 2025

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Antimicrobial Stewardship in Paediatrics – Bridging Clinical Practice and Research (January 2025)

This session explores the global threat of antimicrobial resistance, the limits of current research, and how your antibiotic stewardship can help safeguard the future of healthcare.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Setting up Peer-to-Peer Research Skills Development Programmes – Lessons learnt from the London School of Paediatrics (February 2025)

This session provides information on how to set up peer-to-peer research skills development programs and shares the experience and lesson learned from the London School of Paediatrics.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Overcoming Barriers to Research in Paediatrics: The Role of Mentorship (April 2025)

In this session, we will explore the pivotal role of mentorship in supporting paediatric trainees to engage with research and navigate key career transitions.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | How to get published (May 2025)

This session offers a guide to successful publishing and includes a discussion of future one-to-one or group manuscript support, and provides an introduction to the publication process, covering key steps and common pitfalls.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | The role of research in addressing child health inequalities (July 2025)

This session offers a guide to successful publishing and includes a discussion of future one-to-one or group manuscript support, and provides an introduction to the publication process, covering key steps and common pitfalls.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Going from a clinical question or observation to a research project (August 2025)

This session offers a guide to successful publishing and includes a discussion of future one-to-one or group manuscript support, and provides an introduction to the publication process, covering key steps and common pitfalls.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Combining paediatric research overseas with UK-based training (September 2025)

This session explores how residents can combine UK-based training with research opportunities overseas, highlighting the benefits and challenges of global child health research.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Everyday Questions, Real Impact: Getting Involved in General Paediatric Research (October 2025)

This session explores how residents can engage in research by addressing everyday clinical questions and contributing to evidence-based practice in general paediatrics.

sfwd-courses  

TREES seminar archive : 2026

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Crossing the Divide: Working Across Academia and Industry (March 2026)

This session explores working across academia and industry, drawing on real world career experiences in vaccinology to highlight how academic research and industry collaboration can drive translational impact.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | Making your own opportunities in research wherever you are (April 2026)

This session explores practical ways to develop a research career and create opportunities to get involved in research, regardless of your role, location or stage of training. Through shared experiences and practical insights, the session highlights strategies for identifying opportunities, developing skills and taking proactive steps to pursue research interests.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | What can observational studies tell us about causality? (June 2026)

This session explores how observational studies can be used to assess causality and inform clinical practice and policy. Through practical examples, Professor Ken Ong discusses the strengths and limitations of different study designs, including case-control studies, cohort studies and randomised controlled trials, and how researchers can critically evaluate evidence when translating findings into practice.

sfwd-courses  

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES) | AI in Paediatric Research/Clinical Practice (July 2026)

This session explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in paediatric research and clinical practice, showcasing real-world examples of how AI can support diagnosis, streamline clinical workflows and improve patient care. Through practical case studies, Dr Devin Singh discusses the opportunities, challenges and ethical considerations of implementing AI in healthcare, while highlighting the important role clinicians can play in shaping AI-driven innovation.

sfwd-courses  

Found an issue? Please get in touch with us:

Email us at rcpchlearning@rcpch.ac.uk