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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.

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International work and repressive regimes - position statement

�� is fully committed to the universal imperative of supporting the health and welfare of infants, children and young people regardless of where they happen to be in the world, as consistent with the articles of constitution of the College. �� is an independent charitable organisation and is n...

Global child health

Governance and regulation

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Tax relief on examinations

You may be able to claim tax relief in the United Kingdom on fees for the M�� and Diploma of Child Health (DCH) examinations since 2010. You will need to send a letter and evidence to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

Engaging children and young people

Patient involvement

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M�� Clinical examination candidate guidance

M�� Clinical is the final element of the M�� (membership exam). It assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed Specialty Trainee 4 (ST4). It is held in hospital sites across the UK and in a number of other countries.

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Revalidation - guidance for appraisers of �� clinical examiners retired from medical practice

Appraisers of �� examiners can find guidance here on what they can expect during an effective appraisal meeting. It will help examiners and their appraisers structure the supporting information and the appraisal discussion in a way that allows a proper evaluation of a doctor’s learning since the ...

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Revalidation

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Verification of membership and examination qualifications

We offer verification for employment, academia, awards and General Medical Council/ Irish Medical Council verification, typically within 10 working days. We must have consent from the individual concerned. This service is free of charge, except for M��, F�� or DCH replacement certificates for ...

Membership

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Volunteering opportunity

Exam and assessment development - get involved

From question setting groups, where new questions and scenarios are generated, right through to the post-examination question review process where exam questions are reviewed and judged one final time after the exam, our clinicians and College staff ensure the quality and rigorousness of every exami...

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Education and training standard setting

Our M�� (membership exam) questions go through various quality controls from the start when they are selected for use in upcoming exams, right up to the end when they are graded following an exam. The type of standard setting is a Modified Angoff Method. Here is information on how we ensure our ...

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Your exam results (M�� and DCH)

You can access your results on your online account six to seven weeks after the exam. We will email your detailed results breakdown approximately one week after that. For clinical exams, candidates wishing to submit a complaint or feedback after receiving their results should do so as soon as possib...

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Education and training research

We undertake research related to paediatric education and training, from an educational perspective. This work is undertaken by members of the team often in collaboration with �� officers, exam leads, paediatric consultants and paediatric trainees.

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Paediatric training

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