MRCPCH Clinical Forum
Prepare for the clinical exam with simple communication tips, station practice, examination structure and supportive candidate discussion.
Welcome to the Clinical Forum
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This forum is a friendly place for MRCPCH candidates to ask questions, discuss difficult topics, share revision tips and support each other.
Before posting:
• Search the forum to see if your question has already been discussed.
• Use a clear title.
• Be respectful and supportive.
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Suggested discussion topics:
• Difficult exam questions
• Revision strategies
• Recommended books and websites
• Clinical scenarios
• Exam experiences and success stories
There are no silly questions. If you are unsure, ask!
Happy learning and good luck with your MRCPCH journey.
Clinical Station Areas
Communication
Explaining diagnosis, uncertainty, consent, safeguarding, breaking bad news and counselling parents.
Clinical Examination
Cardiac, respiratory, abdominal, neurological, musculoskeletal and neonatal examination practice.
Development
Developmental milestones, red flags, parental concerns and developmental assessment approach.
Safety & Ethics
Safeguarding, confidentiality, capacity, escalation, MDT working and safe clinical judgement.
How to Approach the Clinical Exam
1. Be Safe First
Always think about patient safety, red flags, safeguarding and when to escalate.
2. Speak Simply
Use clear language with parents and children. Avoid jargon unless you explain it.
3. Practise Structure
Use a clear structure for history, examination, summary and management plan.
4. Stay Calm
The exam tests communication and judgement, not perfection. Pause, think and answer safely.
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ReplyDeleteThis blog is really very helpfull...how can i get email subscription of it please...
DeleteIs it OK for an Indian Expatriate to appear for clinical exam in UK? If OK, which center is usually having good pass percentage score? What are the usual clinical cases, communication and history scenarios in UK exam?
ReplyDeleteAre you based in UK? You can give exam any where in the world. However, the center accepts application from the local candidates first. There is no good or bad pass percentage score for the centers and at the same time it is very difficult to say about usual cases. You have to prepare all the common cases to confidently pass the exam.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reply.No, I am not based in UK. What are the usual difficulties faced by an Indian expatriate who has never been to UK before, on the exam day?
ReplyDeleteIf you are in India then it is preferable to give exam in India. However, it is better to attend workshops before going for the clinicsls.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone attended MRCPCH clinicals in Nepal? will there be difficulty with the language during history taking/developmental assessment especially???
ReplyDeletePlease guide me.
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ReplyDeleteWill you please guide me to how to prepare for the clinical exam .
Any books you suggest .
Can you suggest how to start preparation for clinical exam .
ReplyDeleteI mean what it is needed to pass it easily.