Dear Associates,

Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 26 June 2024  (Wednesday). Candidates wishing to sit this exam in HK must apply both online using the RCPCH website ( https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/user ) AND submit paper applications to our College. Please study carefully the details of application as outlined in the attached circular. Please also find an Application Form B for your use.

Application period
8 April 2024 (Mon) - 18 April 2024 (Thu)

*for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 12 April 2024 (Friday)

Options for sitting this exam
1. At your own home or workplace with online invigilation(online invigilation guide)
Remarks: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam. 

Examination Fee
FOP & TAS (both papers) HK$7,600
FOP only (single paper) HK$4,700
TAS only (single paper) HK$4,700

Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.

You are strongly advised to submit your online application promptly.

Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to first register with the RCPCH well before the application period. You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account. A RCPCH number is needed in order to access the online application forms for exams.

Thank you for your attention.

College Secretariat

Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Examination

This is an examination for non-paediatricians who wish to demonstrate paediatric skills after a short period of paediatric training. The DCH Examination consists of a Written examination and a Clinical examination. Successful completion of both parts will lead to the award of two diplomas: DCH (International) and DCH (HK).  

New Format of DCH Clinical Examination launched by the RCPCH from April 2011 in the UK

(The Examination Committee adopted the same new format for the DCH Clinical Examination in HK from October 2011)

• New DCH Clinical Circuit
• Information for candidates HK (February 2016)
• Anchor statements
  1. Communication Station
  2. Data Interpretation Station
  3. Structured Oral Station
  4. Clinical Assessment Station
  5. Focused History Station
  6. Child Development Station
  7. Safe Prescribing Station
• Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Theory & Clinical Exam Syllabus (2017)

Recent Announcements of DCH Examination

• MRCPCH/DCH FOP Exam Preparation Online Workshop, 20 September 2022 (organized by RCPCH)
• DCH Clinical Examination, 22 October 2020 [cancelled due to COVID-19]
• DCH Clinical Examination, 24 October 2019  
  1. Details of Application
  2. Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Application Form
  3. Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Application Form B2
  4. Notes to Application Form B2
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) Written Examination, 10 February 2021 [cancelled due to COVID-19]
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) Written Examination, 14 October 2020 [cancelled due to COVID-19]

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Dear Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,

The Paediatric Endocrinology (PE) is now recognised as a Paediatric Subspecialty in the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. It has been registered in the Specialist Register in The Medical Council of Hong Kong since February 2019.

The PE Subspecialty Board now invites application from trainees for enrollment in the Training Programme.  Please kindly find enclosed file of training application form. Further information is available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk

Please be reminded of the important dates:

Deadline for application: 10 December 2020 (Thursday)

Date for interview: To be advised

Applicants will be informed the result individually.

If you have any queries, please contact the undersigned.

Best regards,

Dr But Wai Man, Betty

Chairperson of PE Subspecialty Board