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Diploma of Child Health
The DCH recognises competence in the care of children in trainees in specialties allied to paediatrics - find out more
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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...
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Exam results for MRCPCH 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 about 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 possible. This...
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DCH Clinical exam - how to apply
The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) comprises two exams - Foundation of Practice (FOP) theory and DCH Clinical. The FOP is shared with the MRCPCH route (membership exam). You can apply for these two exams in any order. If both exams have the same application period, you can apply for both at the same ...
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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, reasonable...