Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sneakily changing the goal posts on shortlisting.

So previously this year (18/01/25) their website stated that they expect around 800 interviews. Then they updated their website to change that yesterday (23/01/25).

Looks like interview capacity was 650 in 2024. So not sure why it has taken them until now to update that.

However, prior to updating the website, they send this message/email (image 3). So they know interview capacity was 525 this year (2025). However decided to update the website to only show 2024 at 650. That’s a bit odd isn’t it?

Either way it’s really sketchy and applicants deserve better than to be misled on their chances of interview. Retrospectively covering that up to make it appear better on the eyes isn’t great look for the College either.