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.

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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...

Engaging children and young people

Patient involvement

Global child health

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Paediatric training

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MRCPCH - about

Paediatricians become full members of the RCPCH and achieve the designation MRCPCH once they have passed four separate postgraduate medical exams. All UK paediatric trainees sit these exams as part of their training. Increasing numbers of paediatricians around the world take the MRCPCH to demons...

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Society

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Examiners and hosts

Medical professionals can register interest and then apply to become examiners and hosts for the MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) and Diploma of Child Health (DCH) clinical exams. This page provides information about the different examiner and host roles t...

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