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Clinical Cases for MRCPCH Foundation of Practice

Using a similar question format to the exam, this publication gets to the heart of what examiners are looking for in a successful candidate performance. An invaluable resource for those studying or preparing to apply for FOP.

Knowledge and skills

Examinations

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Clinical Cases for MRCPCH Theory and Science

With fifty clinical cases with the underpinning science mapped to the examination syllabus, and questions and answers on each clinical case, this is the official resource tool for this exam.

Knowledge and skills

Examinations

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Clinical Cases in Paediatrics: DCH Clinical Examination

This comprehensive textbook was developed with input from current and former DCH Clinical examiners. It will help candidates familiarise themselves with the exam format and scoring systems, whilst learning from a broad range of clinical cases.

Knowledge and skills

Examinations

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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 ...

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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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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Education and training research

We undertake research related to paediatric education and training, from an educational perspective. This work is undertaken by members of the team often in collaboration with RCPCH officers, exam leads, paediatric consultants and paediatric trainees.

Examinations

Paediatric training

Research

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Education and training standard setting

Our MRCPCH (membership exam) questions go through various quality controls from the very moment they are ‘pulled’ for use in upcoming exams right up to the end when they are graded following an exam. Here is information on how we ensure our exams are scored fairly and consistently.

Knowledge and skills

Examinations

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Emoji card game

This game enables a young person to pick the cards that best represent how they are feeling, prompt them to discuss the topic and find out more information.

Community child health

Children and young people's voice

RCPCH &Us

Looked after children

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Female genital mutilation - online learning

Our Female Genital Mutilation programme (e-FGM) is made up of five 20 to 30 minute eLearning sessions, designed to improve the knowledge and awareness among healthcare professionals of the impact that FGM has on women and children.

Safeguarding

FGM

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First 1,000 Days – consultation response

In 2018, we responded to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s inquiry into the first 1,000 days of life. We support efforts to improve the first 1,000 days, recognising how important they are for children’s health and development in later life.