https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/learning/gosh-learning-academy/education-and-training/postgraduate-medical-education/pgme-courses-and-events/mrcpch-examination-excellence-training/
MRCPCH Examination Excellence Training (MEET)
17 Jan 2026 8:30 a.m. to 24 Jan 2026 4 p.m.
Face-to-face, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), GOSH Learning Academy Events
GOSH
The Membership Examination Excellence Training (MEET) course is aimed at all those preparing for the MRCPCH clinical exam. The course will be divided into 3 sessions across two days.
Course Directors:
Dr Bridget Callaghan and Ms Marissa Willock
Event Overview:
Day 1 - Saturday 17th January 2026 (Weston House / RLHIM)
Session One (0845-1200)
Will cover the exam format, content and approach for the communication, history, video and development station. The session is interactive with opportunity for candidates to participate and hone their skills in a supportive environment.
Session Two (1300-1545)
Will focus on the clinical station. Candidates will have the opportunity to practice examining patients in groups of 3-4 and receive feedback from tutors on the following 5 clinical stations: abdominal, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neurology.
Day 2 - Saturday 24th January 2026 (RLHIM)
Based on the MRCPCH clinical examination - experience mock exam conditions and gain valuable feedback on the following:
- Communication skills
- History taking
- Clinical examination
- Child developmental assessment
- Time management
We also offer a 1:1 feedback session after the mock exam with our lead examiner.
Please note that as our patient volunteers have complex medical needs, it is possible that there may be last minute cancellations on the day due to sickness, but we will endeavour to cover all 5 clinical stations.
Should there be no places available, please feel free to email us to join the waiting list.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain knowledge to prepare for the membership examinations
- Adapt your skills to perfect the exams
- Hands on practice to learn examination techniques
- Interactive session with opportunity to gain skills in a supportive environment
Who should attend:
All doctors preparing to undertake the MRCPCH Examinations.
Event and pricing:
- Internal GOSH staff - £450.00
- External and NHSE Delegate - £700.00