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Useful resources for RCPCH Wales members
Here are some useful resources for RCPCH members working and living in Wales.
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MRCPCH Clinical exam - how to apply
Find out when and how to apply to MRCPCH Clinical in the UK and overseas centres, how places are allocated and what to expect after you submit your application.
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Rota compliance and vacancies - survey findings and recommendations
The introduction of the Working Time Directive (WTD) in gradual stages over the last few years has been a key driver for the RCPCH and other medical colleges to look closely at the issues around service delivery.
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Theory exams - structure and syllabi
The MRCPCH (membership) exam has three Theory examinations, which are computer-based and can be taken in an exam centre or online. They are Foundation of Practice (FOP), Theory and Science (TAS) and Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP); they can be taken in any order. The Diploma of Child Health incl...
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Â鶹ӰԺ Wales Executive Committee & National Specialty Advisory Group
The Wales Executive Committee represents the membership of the RCPCH in Wales and coordinates and manages College activities in Wales. The National Specialist Advisory Group is a sub group offering advice and guidance on strategy, policy and clinical issues relevant to paediatrics and child health i...
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Policy & Public Affairs: Wales
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Clinical Examinations team
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Children & Young People Engagement team
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Revalidation and appraisal
Revalidation is the process by which doctors demonstrate to the General Medical Council (GMC) that they are up-to-date and fit to practise and that they are complying with the relevant professional standards. It applies to all doctors with a licence to practise on the GMC register, including those i...
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Mentoring support
Access to effective mentoring support is increasingly important in the development of all paediatricians. From the early stages of training to 'pause and review' points along the paediatric career pathway, the opportunity to have regular (or intermittent) contact with another person with the appropr...