Examinations

We offer two qualifications in the UK and internationally: Membership (MRCPCH) and the Diploma of Child Health (DCH). Find out more about our exams, or browse through our related content below.

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Training and Assessment - call for applications

Closing date

16 February 2026

RCPCH members are invited to apply for the position of Vice President for Training and Assessment. This senior Officer role works in close partnership with the President, Registrar, Treasurer, fellow Vice Presidents and College staff to advance the mission of the College, which represents more than ...

Health policy

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Leadership

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

Progress+

Public affairs and campaigning

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MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation- online learning

Preparing for the MRCPCH Clinical exam? Our online learning includes pre-recorded lectures and video examples of good practice across different stations. The fee is £100 with unlimited access over a 90-day period. When you register we will enrol you on the RCPCH Learning page which will take up ...

Paediatric careers

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Theory exams - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

16 February 2026

We run three theory exams for our membership exam (MRCPCH) and Diploma of Child Health, and use a modified Angoff method to set standards. We're recruiting Angoff Panel Judges and a Deputy Theory Lead.

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Assessment review - information and updates

We are reviewing the assessment programme within RCPCH Progress+ for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training in the UK. Our aim is to ensure that workplace-based assessments and examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. To support this, we have piloted a revised MRCPCH Clinical ...

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Paediatric training

Progress+

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Introducing the Theory Diploma of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

2 June 2025

We are pleased to announce that there is a new qualification name for the theory component of the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH).

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MRCPCH/DCH Foundation of Practice exam preparation – online learning

Preparing for the FOP theory exam? Our online learning includes pre-recorded lectures, quizzes and links to resources about topics that have proven particularly challenging to exam candidates in the past. Case scenarios focus on ethics in medicine, safeguarding, adolescent health and more. The fe...

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MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice exam preparation - online learning

Preparing for the AKP theory exam? Our online learning includes pre-recorded lectures, quizzes and links to resources about topics that have proven particularly challenging to exam candidates in the past. Case scenarios focus on ethics and law, palliative care, endocrinology and diabetes mellitus, a...

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Amendment to the theory exam standard setting process in 2025

7 January 2025

Starting from the 2025.2 examination diet (April 2025), the process for setting the pass mark for the MRCPCH theory exams will change.

Volunteering opportunity

MRCPCH Clinical examiner - opportunities for international members

We welcome applicants to this interesting and important opportunity to contribute to MRCPCH clinical exams around the world. We are particularly keen for applications from Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, where there is a growing need for new examiners. We encourage applications from underr...

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Examinations - resources to support your revision

Planning to sit your theory, MRCPCH Clinical or DCH Clinical exams? Explore our official exam preparation resources to give yourself the best chance for success. These include free sample papers and video tips, and paid for courses and textbooks.

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