START
Specialty Tenure Assessment for Readiness, especially for level 3 trainees working in the UK
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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees by trainees
START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and is for trainees in level 3 training.
Written by trainees and the START team, this is an an informal insight into the assessment. We aim to help you understand its format and make the most of the learning opportunities.
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Tax relief on examinations
You may be able to claim tax relief in the United Kingdom on fees for the MRCPCH and Diploma of Child Health (DCH) examinations since 2010.
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RCPCH START - how it works (structure and specimen papers)
START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure, and it guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant. Here is how it works and what to expect on the day. Take a look at our example scenarios - you can download examples of what is handed...
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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees
START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides trainees as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay, and how it fits in with your educational supervision.
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Training guide
From recruitment to certification... this is your RCPCH guide to paediatric specialty training in the UK. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.
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RCPCH START Assessors Group
Our START assessors support this assessment for paediatric trainees who are preparing for their first role as a consultant. This page has information to support current assessors.