Examiner Training

Types of RCPCH Examiner Training Event

Application and selection process

This is the first part of the process and it is necessary for all examiners in training to complete before becoming an active examiner.

Revalidation Training

This is necessary to ensure examiners are kept up to date with the expected standards of assessment as well as any changes that might occur in the exam format.

Types of Examiners at RCPCH

MRCPCH examiners (also known as Generic examiners)

How to become one?

1. Attend a MRCPCH training event
2. Attend RCPCH regional question writing event
3. Observed both MRCPCH and DCH examinations
4. Become an active examiner and examining

DCH only examiners

How to become one?

1. Attend a DCH training event (not required to attend MRCPCH examiner training events)
2. Observed a DCH examination
3. Becoming an active examiner and examining

 General Information

• It's important to make the distinction between DCH training and MRCPCH training.  
• MRCPCH examiners are welcome to attend DCH trainings, although it is not a must.  As long as there is a clear understanding of the expected standard, DCH circuit, what is assessed in each station of the DCH exam and that you familiarise yourself with DCH marksheets and other supporting documents.