Examinations

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

Volunteering opportunity

M�� Clinical Committee: History Scenario Vice Lead - volunteering opportunity

Closing date

27 April 2026

We're seeking a History Scenario Vice Lead for the M�� Clinical exam. You'll join the M�� Clinical Committee, which oversees and reviews performance data and operational team delivery feedback on this exam in both the UK and internationally.

Clinical guidelines and standards

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DCH Clinical exam preparation - online

20 April 2026

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:...

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Course

M�� Clinical exam preparation

07 May 2026

London

This course is intended for candidates registered for the M�� Clinical exams in the 2026-2 exam diet. It 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.

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Volunteering opportunity

Theory Exam Committee: Deputy Theory Lead - volunteering opportunity

Closing date

27 April 2026

We run three theory exams for our membership exam (M��) and Diploma of Child Health. We're recruiting a Deputy Theory Lead to participate in or lead results review meetings, help ensure the exam syllabi reflects the training curriculum, support all stages of any malpractice cases and investigatio...

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Assessment review - information and updates

We are reviewing the assessment programme within �� Progress+ for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training in the UK. Our aim is to ensure that assessments and examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. We have developed and piloted three proposed workplace-based assessments an...

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Paediatric training

Progress+

News

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 (M��).

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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 M�� theory exams will change.

Volunteering opportunity

M�� Clinical examiner - opportunities for international members

We welcome applicants to this interesting and important opportunity to contribute to M�� 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, M�� 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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Volunteering opportunity

Examiners for M�� and/or DCH

Medical professionals can apply to become an examiner for M�� (membership exam) and DCH (Diploma of Child Health) clinical examinations. If you are interested in becoming an examiner for either exam, please see below.

Continuing professional development

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