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'Leading the way' episode 5: Dreaming big, with Dr Arnab Seal

19 November 2025

Arnab's story is ambitious and inspiring: he helped establish a new hospital and introduced a pioneering approach to healthcare in India. What dreams do we hold, and how can we create space to pursue them?

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Examiners for MRCPCH and/or DCH

Medical professionals can apply to become an examiner for MRCPCH (membership exam) and DCH (Diploma of Child Health) clinical examinations. If you are interested in becoming an examiner for either exam, please see below.

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Our history, your future - Neha Sharma

8 July 2021

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

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Message from the President - 21 May 2021

21 May 2021

In her first blog as RCPCH President, Dr Camilla Kingdon shares her thoughts on EDI, our upcoming Conference and how we stand in solidarity with our colleagues and the wider community in India.

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India and COVID-19 - RCPCH statement of solidarity

10 May 2021

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health represents a large body of paediatric clinicians from and in India. As we see the devastating impact of a second pandemic wave across India, with infections passing 21 million and deaths conservatively estimated at 230,000, the College stands in soli...

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DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

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MRCPCH Clinical examination candidate guidance

MRCPCH Clinical is the final element of the MRCPCH (membership exam). It assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed Specialty Trainee 4 (ST4). It is held in hospital sites across the UK and in a number of other countries.

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Exam results for MRCPCH and DCH

You can access your results on your online account six to seven weeks after the exam. We will email your detailed results breakdown about one week after that. For clinical exams, candidates wishing to submit a complaint or feedback after receiving their results should do so as soon as possible. This...

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DCH Clinical exam - how to apply

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) comprises two exams - Foundation of Practice (FOP) theory and DCH Clinical. The FOP is shared with the MRCPCH route (membership exam). You can apply for these two exams in any order. If both exams have the same application period, you can apply for both at the same ...

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MRCPCH Clinical exam - how to apply

Find out when and how to apply to MRCPCH Clinical in the UK and overseas centres, how places are allocated and what to expect after you submit your application.

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