The Department of Paediatrics is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and research specialising in genetics and pathophysiology of diabetes and its complications; the determinants of birth size and infant growth and how they relate to risk for adult disease; epigenetics and mucosal immunology, the pathophysiology of multi-organ failure in critical illness and the genetics and hormonal control of human sex development.

If you are interested in visiting to observe clinical practice or to undertake research in one of the ‘sub-speciality’ areas represented within the Department of Paediatrics then please fill out the form below.

Currently the following areas are represented:
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Gastroenterology
• Neonatology
• Paediatric Critical Care

Application forms will be assessed by the Paediatrician responsible for the appropriate area, and if deemed acceptable the applicant will be asked to complete an application for an Honorary Contract with £400 processing fee payable to the NHS Trust. They will need to attend Medical Staffing on the first day of the observer ship and complete relevant forms /assessments for Occupational Health. This may include both blood tests and vaccination. A minimum of 8 weeks is required to complete the necessary approvals for the NHS and University.

Academic Visitors / Clinical Attachments

If you are interested in visiting the department as an Academic Visitor please fill in the form below. If your enquiry is about a Clinical Attachment visit: https://www.medschl.cam.ac.uk/education/elective/