Examinations

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.

This one day course is intended for candidates registered for the MRCPCH Clinical exam in June 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 the exam. P...

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 how ...

We are providing further updates for candidates, examiners and hosts on the MRCPCH COVID Adapted Clinical Exam, which will be delivered remotely this November. This follows our first pilot to test the adapted stations and circuit as well as the online system.

On 16 September, the Applied Knowledge in Practice exam will run with two options: test centres with social distancing; and online invigilation at home. This is the first time we are doing online invigilation and over the coming months, the remainder of our exams, our START assessment, our recruitme...

We are providing a further update to candidates, examiners and hosts about the MRCPCH Covid Adapted Clinical Exam being held during November 2020.

Thank you for your ongoing patience with us as we work towards safe delivery of the MRCPCH Clinical exam starting from November 2020. We have been working hard with examiners, trainees, and the GMC (General Medical Council) to ensure the MRCPCH Clinical exam remains safe, reliable and fair. We ar...

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 w...