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29 June 2019
We believe that child health research should be embedded as part of every paediatrician’s training, and throughout their careers. From June 2019 to 10 January 2020, we invited paediatricians working as consultants, SAS doctors and/or CCT holders to complete 2019 Participation in Child Health Researc...
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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 in t...
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Professional ethics and law resources
Paediatricians and other clinicians often have to take very difficult decisions while acting in strict accordance with the law and with sensitivity towards the customs and beliefs practiced by their patients and their patients' families. These resources are intended to support the training and crit...
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Recognising neuromuscular disorders - online learning
This module focuses on a practical approach to recognising neuromuscular disorders. The target audience is Level 1 clinical staff, paediatric trainees, MDT (multidisciplinary team) members, GPs, health visitors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and school nurses.
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DCH Clinical exam - how to apply
If you are taking the Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical in the UK or another country, find out when and how to apply, how places are allocated and what to expect after you submit your application. New guidance in relation to preparing for remote delivery of the DCH Clinical Examination is provi...
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Regulations and rules for MRCPCH and DCH examinations
This is the regulatory guidance and policy relevant to exam candidates preparing for the MRCPCH (membership) and/or DCH (Diploma of Child Health) examinations. These include general regulations and rules, plus a series of appendices detailing our policies related to: malpractice in exams, reasonable...
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Theory exam sample papers
All RCPCH theory exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT). Our sample paper is a tutorial to help you better understand the functionality and what you can expect of a CBT examination. This is not a like-for like practice exam but just an example of how our CBT examinations are run. You c...
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Pre-procedure pregnancy checking for under-16s: guidance for clinicians
Determining pregnancy status in young female patients under 16 years of age is an area that clinicians may find difficult. This practical guide sets out the issues, risks and approaches that NHS organisations may consider when developing their policies in this area.