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Paediatric rheumatology - sub-specialty
Paediatric rheumatologists care for children and young people with a range of conditions, from mechanical pains and juvenile arthritis to complex multi-system inflammatory disorders. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric palliative medicine - sub-specialty
Paediatric palliative medicine (PPM) doctors work with babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and life-threatening illness, and their families. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric neurology - sub-specialty
A paediatric neurologist is a doctor with (or trainee doctor working towards acquiring) expertise in diagnosing and managing the vast range of neurological disorders affecting children and young people. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric allergy, immunology and infectious diseases - sub-specialty
These specialists work with children with infectious, immunological and allergic disorders. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric emergency medicine - sub-specialty
This is a sub-specialty of both paediatrics and emergency medicine and is concerned with providing highly specialised acute health care to children of all ages. Find out about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric clinical pharmacology - sub-specialty
Paediatric clinical pharmacologists have expertise in the development of medicines and their safe, rational use. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric respiratory medicine - sub-specialty
Respiratory paediatricians are clinicians who have detailed knowledge and understanding of the respiratory system in children. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Theory exams structure and syllabus
The MRCPCH (membership) exam has three theory exams, which are computer-based and taken in an exam centre. They are Foundation of Practice (FOP), Theory and Science (TAS) and Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP); they can be taken in any order. The Diploma of Child Health includes FOP only. Find out ...
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Paediatric oncology - sub-specialty
Paediatric oncologists have specialist expertise in managing children with cancer. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.
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Paediatric neurodisability - sub-specialty
A neurodisability paediatrician supports children and young people with disabilities resulting from congenital or acquired long-term conditions. Find out more about this sub-specialty and its curriculum.