MRCPCH Foundation of Practice (FOP)

MRCPCH Part 1 Exam

The MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) exam has four levels that evaluate the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities necessary for practising paediatrics.

    • Foundation of Practice (FOP)
    • Theory and Science (TAS)
    • Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP)
    • MRCPCH Clinical Exam

Exam Requirements

To take the FOP exam, candidates must have a recognized medical degree and be in the early stages of their training or have relevant experience in paediatric care. This exam is open to those looking to showcase their foundational knowledge in paediatric practice.

Exam Format

Duration

2 hours

exam

Question Type

100 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions

Content

Questions cover specific aspects of paediatric topics, such as:

Selecting the most likely diagnosis

Choosing the best treatment options

Identifying the organism related to case scenarios

This exam is Previously known as MRCPCH Part 1A.

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