The FRACP Examination
Format of the Examination
Written Examination
The Written Examination in paediatrics consists of two multiple choice
papers, taken on the same day, as follows:
| Paper 1: | Medical
Sciences (2 hours morning) 70 A-type questions (single best response of five alternatives). Questions will test the knowledge of principles of medicine and basic sciences applicable to paediatrics |
| Paper 2: | Clinical
Applications (3 hours afternoon) 100 A-type questions (single best response of five alternatives). Questions will assess investigational material and test the knowledge of the practice of clinical paediatrics and therapeutics. |
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Clinical Examination
The Clinical Examination is designed to assess clinical skills, attitudes
and interpersonal relationships.
The examination format will require you to be examined on two long cases and four short cases. The structure of the examination will allow this to be done within two examination cycles on the one day. In each cycle you will be assessed on one long case and two short cases. You will be examined during these two cycles by at least four pairs of examiners. Each case will be scored independently, and the passing score will be determined by the aggregate mark obtained.
The standard required includes the breadth of knowledge, aptitude and skills sufficient for the management of general paediatric patients.
You are eligible to have two attempts at the Clinical Examination within a two-year period but if unsuccessful on both occasions, you will be required to take the Written Examination.
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