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MRCPCH/DCH Foundation of Practice exam - online workshop

Education & Professional Development team
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In this workshop we’ll explore topics within the Foundation of Practice (FOP) exam that have proven particularly challenging for candidates. We’ll use case scenarios to help you understand the key knowledge and skills required and the pitfalls to avoid.

We’ll also provide practical tips of how to approach your revision so that you can further develop your knowledge and present to the exam with confidence.

Please note: This workshop will be held on Zoom.
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Date: -
Time: -
Spaces available
Fee: £60

Course times are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Pre-course materials

See  on RCPCH Learning. These include videos/presentation from Dr Mithilesh Lal and Dr Priya Kumar to help get the most out of this online workshop.

Overview

As one of the theory exams required for RCPCH membership and the theory exam required for the Diploma in Child Health qualification, success in the Foundation of Practice (FOP) exam is important to many. 

Therefore, along with the key resources page found on RCPCH Learning, we are delighted to be working with our expert faculty to provide this workshop, offering additional support to exam candidates.

The speakers will work through a number of scenarios focused on areas known to be challenging to candidates, giving tips about how to approach them in the context of UK clinical practice. They will also give advice about how to approach revising for the exam. There will be opportunities for you to participate throughout.

Excellent delivery and great practise questions.

Aim

To equip exam candidates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the MRCPCH/DCH FOP exam.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • understand which topics candidates find difficult and know how to tackle these in the exam
  • understand more about the management of a range of paediatric conditions in the UK healthcare system
  • know how to approach your ongoing revision for the exam.

Covered the important aspects as well as given tips for preparation and cleared our doubts as well

Audience 

Candidates taking the FOP exam in February 2025.

Technical requirements

  • Windows or Mac Computer (laptop/desktop or tablet)
  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE). Minimum bandwidth is 600kbps (up/down) and recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down)
  • Microphone and speaker - either using:
    • the built-in microphone/speaker
    • a headset connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
  • Webcam - either using:
    • the built-in webcam
    • separate webcam connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet