RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND WEBSITES

Text Books for MRCPCH Foundation of Practice and MRCPCH  Theory and Science

1. Essential revision notes in pediatrics for MRCPCH by Mark Beattie  and Mike Champion  (Most important book for MRCPCH)
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This a definite guide to revision for the MRCPCH examination. It has 25 chapters covering all areas of the MRCPCH syllabus in note format.It provide you concise presentation of information, with hints and tips.
This book is the main book for MRCPCH part 1 (both parts). I didn't read whole book. I used to do questions online and if I got a wrong answer than  going to read relevant section of the book and mark it. In this way you will save your time and will get enough time for revision. 

                                   

2. Basic medical sciences for MRCP part 1  by Phillipa J  easterbrook 
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                                                 (A must)

        A revision book intended primarily for candidates sitting their MRCP Part 1 examination and which covers all the essential basic sciences.It focuses on the recurring themes which come up in the questions. 
Despite the changes to the teaching of the undergraduate in medicine and the integration of the basic sciences with clinical education, the junior  doctor, faced with postgraduate examinations, is always going to be poorly prepared for those increasingly important subjects. This book  presents the essential information in the form of lists, tables, diagrams and  flow charts.

      

       Don't read whole book. I read sections on Anatomy,physiology and  statistics. Other sections I read if I got an wrong answer. Its a very good book to understand statistics.

  3. Paul Gaon: Paediatric Exams A Survival Guide ( A must read)

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One of the best book for part 1 and part 2. I read whole book and note down important points in Essential Revision Notes.This book lacking many important chapters but  whatever this book have, is worth reading. 

  4.       Illustrated text book of pediatrics  Tom Lissauer (must for beginners)
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Winner of the 2012 British Medical association book awards:first prize in the pediatrics category.

This is the fourth edition of a highly popular 'must have textbook for paediatrics for medical students'. The previous edition has been translated into eight languages and also won British Medical Association and Royal Society of Medicine prizes for the best paediatrics textbook.

I never read this book but good for the beginners.

5.       Clinical Cases for MRCPCH Theory and Science –
This is a resource tool for MRCPCH Theory and Science written examination. It contains fifty clinical cases with the underpinning science mapped to the examination syllabus. It contains questions and answers also.

I really don't know about this book. New book launch by rcpch --click her

6. The science of Paediatrics MRCPCH Mastercourse

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This book is "innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice". Professor Neena Modi, President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks. Key features . MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding . Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities . An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology . Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations . Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefi tted the children's care . All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists. . Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement.

 Books for  Applied Knowledge In Practice:-

                   

     1.       MRCPCH Mastercourse 

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  This book got first prize in Pediatrics in 2008 BMA Medical book competition awards.It has volumes 1 and 2 with a DVD containing video clips of clinical scenarios, and a PIN to access to a website with self assessment and further learning materials. 
For part two, in my view this is one of the best book. I read this book only when i got a wrong answer.

   2.       Paul Gaon: Paediatric Exams A Survival Guide

   3.       Essential revision notes in pediatrics for MRCPCH by Mark Beattie  and Mike Champion 

Question books—

Many question books are available. I read few Pastest books but mainly websites questions.

Websites for MRCPCH:- I subscribed to first three websites. My first choice is  pastest. I subscribed pastest on very first day. 123doc is my second choice and onexamination is the third. Only recently I heard that MRCPCH2009 started their own online course. I really don't know much about new online course of MRCPCH2009.

1.       Pastest
To me this is one of the best site for MRCPCH online preparation. I found it is good for part one and part two. Questions are very well formatted and answers are also, to the point.

2.       123Doc 
Good for part 1 and part 2.

3.       Onexamination
I found this website is not very useful for part 1 and 2.

4.       MRCPCH2009 
I really don't know much about new online course of MRCPCH2009.