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Three-person IVF could move closer in UK

The UK could move a step closer to allowing the creation of babies from two women and a man later.

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is to advise ministers and report on a public consultation and the latest advances in the field.

The three-person IVF technique could be used to prevent debilitating and fatal "mitochondrial" diseases. But some groups have raised ethical and safety concerns about creating babies with DNA from three people.

The babies would have DNA from two parents and a tiny amount from a third person.

Last published on 20 March 2013

MindEd e-portal

Last published on 23 May 2013

Richard Wilkinson presents at RCPCH Christmas Lecture

Professor Richard Wilkinson presented to around 80 guests at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s eagerly anticipated first Christmas Lecture.

The co-author of ‘The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always do Better,’ spent an hour speaking to a packed room which included RCPCH Members, on his research into health inequalities.

Last published on 21 December 2012

Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions on each of our examinations. Please refer to them for up-to-date information throughout the examination cycle.

Last published on 1 March 2013

Exam structure, syllabi, scenarios and anchor statements

The aims of the MRCPCH and DCH Clinical examinations

MRCPCH Clinical

Last published on 21 November 2012

Exam centres - overseas

MRCPCH overseas Clinical examination information

Important notice - Postponement of MRCPCH Clinical 2013-2 (Egypt)

After closely monitoring the current security concerns within Egypt the RCPCH Examinations Team have taken the very difficult decision to postpone the MRCPCH Clinical examination in Cairo on 10th and 11th May 2013.

Please refer back to this page over the coming weeks/months for further updates on future MRCPCH Clinical examination dates for Egypt.

Last published on 21 March 2013

Exam centres - UK

MRCPCH and DCH Clinical centres

It is not always possible to confirm the address details for the UK MRCPCH and DCH Clinical Host Centres well in advance of each examination period. Once an MRCPCH or DCH Clinical Exam Host Centre has submitted confirmation that they are committed to hosting the examination the RCPCH Examinations Team will make every effort to publish the details on this page during each diet of the exam.

Last published on 16 October 2012

How to apply

Important notice

From July 2013, the RCPCH is pleased to announce that the online application system is now able to accept applications from all candidates both NEW ENTRANTS and RE-ENTRANTS wishing to sit any of their written exams in the UK, India or Malta. All candidates who fall into this category MUST apply for their exams online from July 2013 onwards. Paper applications will NO LONGER be accepted.

Last published on 16 May 2013

Examinations

MRCPCH Examination

The MRCPCH examination is for the diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and is usually taken during the period of basic specialist training, which normally lasts two to three years.