Books for those sitting paediatric (MRCPCH) exams

A Listmania! list by Majuran Umapathee (Leeds, UK)
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Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
1.  Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access by Tom Lissauer MB BChir FRCPCH Dr.
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  "At the moment, a number of new textbooks are hitting the market. This is a book most people have used since medical school and covers the basics even if not completely comprehensive  in all areas"
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Child Development: An Illustrated Guide, DVD Edition (Book & DVD)
2.  Child Development: An Illustrated Guide, DVD Edition (Book & DVD) by Carolyn Meggitt
The list author says:
  "Recommended by the college, although not advertised until clinicals,  an excellent way to learn development for those who need lots of pictures."
£21.89   Used & New from: £15.32
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Essential Revision Notes in Paediatrics for MRCPCH
3.  Essential Revision Notes in Paediatrics for MRCPCH by R.M. Beattie
The list author says:
  "Good as a reference text for background reading. However it is very list based and not easy to read and remember everything. Comprehensive but should not be your primary text"
£51.29   Used & New from: £38.00
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Paediatric Neurology in Clinical General Practice
4.  Paediatric Neurology in Clinical General Practice by Richard Appleton
The list author says:
  "I'm just going to mention this very small book as it's one of the best concise guides to approaching the complex topic that is paediatric neurology which is overcomplicated in other texts"
£35.00   Used & New from: £20.81

Paediatric Exams: A Survival Guide (MRCPCH Study Guides)
5.  Paediatric Exams: A Survival Guide (MRCPCH Study Guides) by Paul Gaon
The list author says:
  "My primary text for the 1b and part 2 exams. Easy and quick to read through, talks through less well understood exam conditions and investigations. On the thin side and doesn't cover community paeds"
£34.16   Used & New from: £26.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

MRCPCH Master Course: Volume 1 & 2 (MRCPCH Study Guides): Vol. 2
6.  MRCPCH Master Course: Volume 1 & 2 (MRCPCH Study Guides): Vol. 2 by Malcolm I. Levene
The list author says:
  "In retrospect, I'd AVOID this. It's endorsed by the college but it's too vague and waffly. The dvd's ok, but the website hasnt had an update since creation. Comes nowhere near justifying its price"
£198.57   Used & New from: £140.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Concise Paediatrics, Second Edition
7.  Concise Paediatrics, Second Edition by Mike Thomson SIDWELL
The list author says:
  "Not for everyone due to the listlike approach (less so than item 3) but one of the better paediatric textbooks covering most of the syllabus"
£44.99   Used & New from: £38.59
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Training in Paediatrics (Oxford Specialty Training: Training In)
8.  Training in Paediatrics (Oxford Specialty Training: Training In) by Mark Gardiner
The list author says:
  "At first glance, looks brilliant in terms of layout and topics covered. However there isn't much 'meat' to get stuck into to learn the topics to the level you need for the exams"
£48.39   Used & New from: £27.99
2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

250 Questions for the MRCPCH Part 2 (MRCPCH Study Guides)
9.  250 Questions for the MRCPCH Part 2 (MRCPCH Study Guides) by James L. Robertson
The list author says:
  "Unfortunately for the part 1 and part 2 written you're going to be doing a lot of questions. Pastest online is a start. Not really worth buying most MCQ books as you only use em once - use the library"
£30.99   Used & New from: £14.00
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Questions for the MRCPCH Part 2 Written Examination
10.  Questions for the MRCPCH Part 2 Written Examination by Nicholas Dr. Barnes
The list author says:
  "The book above is an odds and sods book for data interpretation. This one's one of the more challenging short answer books with some of the best explanations"
Used & New from: £135.83
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Picture Tests for the MRCP (Paediatrics) (MRCPCH Study Guides)
11.  Picture Tests for the MRCP (Paediatrics) (MRCPCH Study Guides) by Adam R. Craig BSc(Hons) MB BS MRCP(UK) MRCPCH
The list author says:
  "Shame it's out of print - one of the best picture text books with very good explanations of conditions"
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Short Cases, History Taking and Communication Skills for the Paediatric Membership
12.  Short Cases, History Taking and Communication Skills for the Paediatric Membership by S.J. Bedwani
The list author says:
  "For those taking clinical exams. Most useful for the 1st 140 pages (history taking and communication). The actual short cases are better covered by the books below"
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250 Cases in Clinical Medicine (MRCP Study Guides)
13.  250 Cases in Clinical Medicine (MRCP Study Guides) by Ragavendra R. Baliga
The list author says:
  "Have I gone mad? Yes it's an adult book but most of this one is still pretty relevant to paediatric practice, examination schemes, and questions that make you think through clinical questions"
Used & New from: £9.99
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Advanced Paediatric Life Support: The Practical Approach
14.  Advanced Paediatric Life Support: The Practical Approach by Advanced Life Support Group
The list author says:
  "A resus course is essential as the ABC approach and approach to wheeze is constantly tested. Also look at the college website which points out guideline changes across the entire of paediatrics"
£37.69   Used & New from: £3.22
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Examination Paediatrics
15.  Examination Paediatrics by Wayne Harris
The list author says:
  "If you need the theory for the clinical, read through this one. It is a long read to a pretty high standard though, so start a few months before the exam"
£42.23   Used & New from: £31.84

Short Cases for the MRCPCH
16.  Short Cases for the MRCPCH by Angela Thomson
The list author says:
  "Indispensible for part 2. Full color, easy to read and covers the majority of clinical shortcases. Cases also help written candidates visualise the theory as applied to actual children"
£29.99   Used & New from: £23.00
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Circuits for the MRCPCH, (MRCPCH Study Guides)
17.  Circuits for the MRCPCH, (MRCPCH Study Guides) by Damian Roland
The list author says:
  "Focused on clinicals- again indispensable. One of the skills you need is to be able to present clinical findings.This book presents a lot of tougher cases and can develop this when used with a partner"
£26.59   Used & New from: £23.78

Lucky Irish Four Leaf Clover Pendant
18.  Lucky Irish Four Leaf Clover Pendant by none
The list author says:
  "This is just a placeholder to say - good luck. For the part 1 you need theory and lots of questions. For part 2 you need more theory and lots of clinical exposure. Have fun"
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Last updated: 11/03/2011
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