FC PAED(SA) & DCH(SA) OVERVIEW

The FC Paed(SA) examination comprises Part I and Part II. This qualification forms part of a process to accredit medical practitioners as specialists in Paediatrics and Child Health.

Paediatrics and Child Health

FC PAED(SA) PART I EXAM:

  • A written examination comprising TWO papers each containing MCQs.
  • Each MCQ paper will have 75 questions.
  • Each MCQ paper will be of 3 hours duration.
  • A single mark will be awarded for the 150 MCQs combined.
  • All questions will be single best response (A-type) MCQs.
  • The MCQ papers will be published in English only.
  • The papers will cover applied basic clinical sciences, including anatomy, embryology, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, genetics, epidemiology, biostatistics, evidence-based medicine, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the diagnosis and principles of management of common paediatric conditions.

Pass Mark: The pass mark is determined using Cohen’s method (e.g., 65% of the 95th percentile). Candidates are encouraged to answer ALL ITEMS.

FC PAED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Qualification to practice medicine.
  • Proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Hub’s online IMCI course.

DCH(SA) EXAMINATION:

A written examination comprising TWO papers each containing multiple choice questions (MCQs) and an objective structured clinical examination.

DCH REQUIREMENTS:

  • 6 months of full-time Paediatric training (including 4 months internship) at an accredited hospital.

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