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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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Clinical Cases for MRCPCH Theory and Science

With fifty clinical cases with the underpinning science mapped to the examination syllabus, and questions and answers on each clinical case, this is the official resource tool for this exam.

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Clinical Cases for MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice

Clinical Cases for Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics - textbook cover

This textbook brings together almost 40 different authors to demonstrate how theoretical knowledge can be used to tackle clinical cases in paediatrics, and equips candidates with the tools and knowledge needed to pass this exam.

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Clinical Cases in Paediatrics: DCH Clinical Examination

This comprehensive textbook was developed with input from current and former DCH Clinical examiners. It will help candidates familiarise themselves with the exam format and scoring systems, whilst learning from a broad range of clinical cases.

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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, reasonab...

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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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Examiners and hosts

Our MRCPCH (membership) and Diploma of Child Health Clinical examinations could not take place without the dedication and hard work of our examiners and hosts, in the UK and overseas. We truly appreciate the time given freely by these individuals. Find out more, and select the below links to apply o...

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Question writing toolkit for MRCPCH exam questions and scenario generation - online learning

Our online tutorial and other resources assist the clinicians who write and review MRCPCH questions and scenarios, can be found on RCPCH Learning.

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