Examinations

Each quarter our Chief Executive Jo Revill updates members on the College's work. We've been celebrating the 25th anniversary of RCPCH - virtually, of course - and Jo looks to our ongoing work, led by members, to improve equality, diversity and inclusion and to restore our exams internationally. Plu...

This one-day course will familiarise you with the Diploma of Child Health Clinical exam. You will gain a greater understanding of the assessment criteria, the key skills required, the pitfalls to avoid by focusing on exam technique and, through practice, how to approach each station. Please note:...

This one day course is intended for candidates registered for the MRCPCH Clinical exams in October/November 2021. The course will focus on exam technique and prepare you for the various stations to ensure you plan your revision wisely, make the most of your knowledge and present with confidence in t...

In this 2 hour and 15 minute workshop we’ll explore topics within the FOP exam that have proven particularly challenging for overseas candidates. We’ll use case scenarios to help you understand the key knowledge and skills required and the pitfalls to avoid. We’ll also provide practical tips of h...

This is a hub for all updates, FAQs, candidate resources and revised documents related to the overseas adapted face-to-face exam. 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 the...

Dr Camilla Kingdon responds to new GMC targets to eliminate disproportionate complaints from employers about ethnic minority doctors and eradicate disadvantage and discrimination in medical education and training.

We hear from Dr Assim Javaid on his new role as the Trainee Representative for Assessment, why he choose to volunteer and the challenges he sees ahead for trainees in adjusting to changes in assessment requirements.

We have successfully run two diets of the MRCPCH COVID Adapted Clinical exam for UK trainees in the past few months and we have learned a great deal as a result. The Examinations team wishes to thank all of our overseas candidates for your patience and understanding during this period.

Dr Sunitha Vimalesvaran tells us about her role as the Trainee Representative for Examinations, the issues that lie ahead and what she hopes to achieve supporting fellow trainees.

Based on the legal guidance, paediatric trainees and doctors can use this resource to identify supporting options available to them where appropriate.