We’ll also provide practical tips of how to approach your revision so that you can further develop your knowledge and present to the exam with confidence.
Please note: This workshop will be held on Zoom.
Course times are in British Summer Time (BST)
Fee
£55
Pre-course materials
Please make sure you look at the FOP exam preparation resources and support page on the RCPCH learning website which includes the videos/presentation from Dr Mithilesh Lal and Dr Priya Kumar beforehand so that you can get the most out of this online workshop.
Overview
As one of the theory exams required for RCPCH membership and the theory exam required for the Diploma in Child Health qualification, success in the Foundation of Practice (FOP) exam is important to many. However, it can be particularly challenging for overseas candidates who may not have experience of working in the NHS, which forms the basis of the clinical practice assessed in this exam.
Therefore, along with the key resources page found on Compass, the RCPCH are delighted to be working with our expert faculty to provide this workshop, offering additional support to overseas candidates.
The speakers will work through a number of scenarios focused on areas known to be challenging to overseas candidates, giving tips about how to approach them in the context of UK clinical practice. They will also give advice about how to approach revising for the exam. There will be opportunities for you to participate throughout.
I was able to get actual practical teaching from professionals skilled in the field, instead of just studying from a textbook. Ethics and safeguarding are areas that are difficult to grasp from reading and UK ethics are not practiced in my country so my knowledge/understanding has been very limited.
Aim
To equip overseas candidates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the MRCPCH/DCH FOP exam.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- understand which topics most overseas candidates find difficult and know how to tackle these in the exam
- understand more about the management of a range of paediatric conditions in the UK healthcare system
- know how to approach your ongoing revision for the exam.
Audience
Overseas candidates taking the FOP exam in June 2024
The presenters were very approachable and gave good information as to what would be expected in the exam.
Technical requirements
- Windows or Mac Computer (laptop/desktop or tablet)
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE). Minimum bandwidth is 600kbps (up/down) and recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down)
- Microphone and speaker - either using:
- the built-in microphone/speaker
- a headset connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
- Webcam - either using:
- the built-in webcam
- separate webcam connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet.
There was no hassle in accessing the online workshop, it was very rewarding.