The UK is experiencing a growing demand for paediatricians due to increasing numbers of children and young people waiting for treatment, highlighting the need for more medical students to enter paediatrics.
Providing career support and encouragement at the undergraduate level, particularly through university societies, can enhance recruitment into the paediatric field.
Initiatives like Edinburgh University's TODDLE series demonstrate the effectiveness of student-led programs in offering valuable career guidance and fostering interest in paediatrics, both locally and internationally.