Policy

Government publishes first NHS Mandate

The first mandate between the government and NHS Commissioning Board has been published. The document has been produced as part of the government's NHS reforms and sets out the priorities for the health service for the next two years. It is structured around the following areas:

Last published on 14 November 2012

Staff, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor (SAS) Committee Members' Page

This page exists to provide Staff, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor (SAS) Committee members with access to papers for the next meeting of the RCPCH SAS Committee.

This page is in the secure section of the College website and is only accessible to members of the RCPCH SAS Committee. Members are asked to treat this page and all its contents as confidential at all times.

 

Last published on 16 May 2013

RCPCH Responds to 'Together for Mental Health' announcement

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s Vice President for Education and Chair of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health e-portal Group, Dr Alistair Thomson, said:

'With one in 10 Welsh children aged between five and 16 diagnosed with a mental health condition, Welsh Government’s ‘Together for Mental Health’ strategy is strongly welcomed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Last published on 22 October 2012

RCPCH responds to revalidation announcement

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health responds to today’s announcement from the Secretary of State for Health that revalidation will start early - December 2012.

Dr Alistair Thomson, Vice President (Education) and RCPCH Revalidation Lead said:

'The RCPCH welcomes the introduction of revalidation, which should give assurance to patients that their doctors are proficient and that their training is fully up to date.

Last published on 19 October 2012

Smoking in cars

 

I remember the first time my friend’s dad picked us up from primary school.

We got in the car, shyly shuffled across the back seat and as we drove away from the school gates he lit up a cigarette. Even though the front driver’s window was open, I remember this horrible smell creeping up my nose which was then followed by noticeable wafts of smoke blowing back into my face. It felt like I was slowly suffocating.

Last published on 16 October 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

How to apply

Information on how to apply for all Clinical examinations 

Last published on 23 May 2013

Clinical examinations

MRCPCH Clinical and DCH Clinical Examinations

Important information - MRCPCH Clinical Candidate Training Course on 31 May 2013 - 1 June 2013 at Watford General Hospital. The course is now full.

The course will cover the main aspects of the MRCPCH Clinical examinations.

The course is now full. Should you wish to secure a place on the reserve list we will still accept applications of interest and payment up until 27 May 2013.

Last published on 30 April 2013
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