This is a hub for all updates, FAQs, candidate resources and revised documents related to this adapted exam, which will be delivered remotely.
We are working on preparing all of the materials listed below and as they become available, they will be posted here. We thank you for your patience as we develop these resources.
We are working on preparing all of the materials listed below and as they become available, they will be posted here. We thank you for your patience as we develop these resources.
Last modified
19 April 2021
Post date
24 August 2020
Table of contents
Recent updates on MRCPCH Clinical exam
Update, 6 April 2021 - We intend to run the online UK MRCPCH COVID Adapted Clinical exam in June on the scheduled dates. We understand that the current COVID situation might impact candidates, so if you have concerns, please get in touch with us on exams@rcpch.ac.uk.
- 6 April 2021 Overseas Candidate Update - New
- 14 October 2020 overseas update
- 9 October 2020 update
- 9 September 2020 update
- 24 August 2020 update
- 7 July 2020 update
- 26 June 2020 update
Webinars and online resources
- Candidate webinar on 9 November - watch webinar video
- Candidate webinar on 9 November - download webinar slides
- Podcast discussing the COVID Adapted Clinical exam changes as well as the experience of registrars who assisted with the first pilot of the adapted exam (20 October 2020)
- Extended Clinical MOCK station video - This is a video recorded in MS Teams (not Practique) that shows what it is like within the Extended Clinical station in the MRCPCH Covid Adapted Clinical Exam. (19 April 2021) - New
- Development MOCK station video - his is a video recorded in MS Teams (not Practique) that shows what it is like within the Development station in the MRCPCH Covid Adapted Clinical Exam.(19 April 2021) - New
FAQs
You can view our frequently asked questions (updated 07/12/2020).
If you have questions not covered by this document, please email them to exams@rcpch.ac.uk.
Practique (online exam delivery) resources
The online platform being used for this adapted exam is called Practique.
- Device requirements for Practique
- Videos of online platform (Practique) - please note these videos are not recordings of the MRCPCH COVID Adapted Clinical exam
- Environment and room set up for remote exams
- Logging into MRCPCH exams in Practique
- Practique video (19 October 2020) - shows what it is like to log on to the Practique system and move about within and what stations look like. It was was produced by Fry and it's not got our exam materials/circuit in it, but it provides a good sense of what Practique is like
Understanding the adapted exam
- Changes to the exam
- Comparison chart of adapted and original exam
- Passmark (on Your exam results page)
- Domains by station - marks chart
- Distribution and representation of marks across circuits
- Station flow charts
- Circuit map showing all stations
- Circuit map showing all candidate starting stations
- Sample circuit for a candidate
Preparation resources for adapted exam
- Describing examinations and understanding cues (updated 6/1/21)
- Clinical exam technique (updated Development section 06/04/21)
- Candidate guide (10/12/20)
- Station timing guide
- Station descriptions and flow charts (6/4/21)
- Anchor statements (all)
- Anchor statements by station type
- Domains by station chart
- Development kit (photo)
- Development kit item list
Candidate resources for adapted exam
- How to apply - including exam dates, fees, countries, allocation rules
- Examinations privacy notice
- Candidate code of conduct
- Complaints and appeals policy
- Temporary derogation to RCPCH regulations and rules for MRCPCH Clinical exams (12/10/20)
- Note taking policy
- Cancellation or suspension of examinations