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Guide to MRCPCH

Pass MRCPCH with confidence, clear planning, focused revision, useful resources and support from a growing paediatric community.

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Welcome to Guide to MRCPCH. This website was created to help paediatric trainees prepare for MRCPCH in a simple, practical and organised way.

MRCPCH is a challenging exam, but it is achievable. You need confidence, a clear plan, regular revision, question practice and the right resources.

Best advice: Do not waste time collecting too many books or websites. Choose a few good resources and revise them again and again.

MRCPCH Exam Pathway

Foundation of Practice

Core paediatrics, safeguarding, ethics, development and common clinical problems.

FOP Forum

Theory & Science

Physiology, pathology, pharmacology and the science behind paediatric practice.

TAS Forum

Applied Knowledge in Practice

Clinical reasoning, diagnosis, investigations and management decisions.

AKP Forum

MRCPCH Clinical

Communication, examination, history taking, development and safe management.

Clinical Forum

How to Prepare Effectively

1. Keep Confidence

The exam is tough, but many candidates pass with a clear plan. Avoid unnecessary comparison and stay consistent.

2. Find Good Study Partners

One or two reliable partners can help you discuss topics, stay motivated and practise regularly.

3. Sleep, Diet and Exercise

Good sleep, healthy food and light exercise help concentration. Take short breaks during study sessions.

4. Revise Actively

Practise questions early. Keep a list of wrong answers and revise them repeatedly before the exam.

Simple plan: Study for 3–6 months if possible. Do daily questions, weekly revision and regular mock practice.

High-Yield Study Method

• Read the official RCPCH exam information first.
• Make a realistic timetable.
• Use one main question bank and revise wrong answers.
• Use NICE and BNFC for UK-based clinical practice.
• Keep screenshots or notes of difficult topics.
• Record difficult points as audio if that helps your revision.
• Practise clinical communication in simple language.
• Do not leave revision until the last few weeks.

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Learning is easier when candidates help each other. Ask questions, discuss difficult MCQs, share resources and support other trainees.

MRCPCH Forum

Main community hub for all MRCPCH candidates.

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Discuss one useful exam question or topic each day.

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Recent Discussions

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Best Free Online Resources

RCPCH

Official exam information, rules, applications, resources and sample papers.

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NICE Guidelines

Useful UK clinical guidelines for paediatric and neonatal practice.

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BNF for Children

Essential prescribing resource for children and neonates.

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MRCPCH Clinical Videos

Free MRCPCH clinical exam revision and video resources.

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Popular Guides on This Website

Written Exam Structure

Understand exam format, sections and question style.

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How to Study

Practical study technique and revision advice.

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Recommended Books

Books, websites and resources for MRCPCH preparation.

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Question Bank

Practice questions and revision material.

Practise

Simple Weekly Study Plan

Monday–Friday

One topic daily, 30–50 questions and review of wrong answers.

Saturday

Longer revision session, difficult topics and guideline reading.

Sunday

Mock questions, mistake review and plan for the next week.

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Important Message

MRCPCH is not only about knowledge. It is also about safe thinking, clinical judgement, exam technique, communication and repeated revision.

Use this website as a guide and community support. Always check the official RCPCH website for latest exam dates, fees, eligibility and rules.

Guide to MRCPCH

Practical MRCPCH preparation and community support for paediatric trainees worldwide.

Last updated: 2026

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