Becoming an RCPCH Examiner

How to become an Examiner

We are very grateful for all the support and time that is freely given by examiners. In turn we provide a comprehensive assessment and training programme which we aimed to reinforce and enhance the abilities of its examiners and encouraging them to participate in all elements of the assessment process.

A detailed explanation of the process is outlined in the following document: 

•  The process of becoming an RCPCH examiner (4 Pages 28.5KB) 

There is a need to gather some information to allow the Examinations Executive to consider your nomination. To this end please complete an application form.  

Application forms

•  Application for Appointment as Clinical Examiner for the RCPCH (4 Pages 50KB)

This form is to be completed by both consultant paediatricians interested in UK-based Generic exams who are willing to examine at MRCPCH and/or DCH Clinical examinations across the UK, and by DCH-only applicants

•  Application for Appointment as Clinical Examiner for the RCPCH Overseas (4 Pages 50KB)

This form is to be completed by consultant paediatricians who are based in any of the existing RCPCH overseas centres such as Hong Kong, Egypt etc. Once applications are completed they must be submitted to the local/chief organiser of MRCPCH exam activity in their country, the Principal Regional Examiner (PRE) for that region and the RCPCH office in London. MRCPCH examiners must be Fellows of the RCPCH. Any applications that are submitted from consultants who do not hold FRCPCH will be returned immediately. You must be a Fellow before applying to become an examiner!

Training and appointment

We only except applications during the periods specified in the Examiner Key Dates section. This schedule is to allow your completed application form and supporting references to be forwarded to the examiner selection subcommittee of the exams executive for approval. Once approved you will then be confirmed as an examiner elect and be given the opportunity to participate in the training programme outlined in the summary document below.

•     Examiner Training and Appointment Process (2 Pages 24KB)