PACES: Course Format

Split into groups of no more than 6 candidates, you'll see 6 common exam cases in each session, with close attention and feedback from our expert faculty of examiners. Special attention is paid to ophthalmology, neurology and cardiology, with additional support for these cases available online.

You'll also benefit from dedicated history taking and communication skills sessions. With close observation and a focus on technique candidates find these sessions especially valuable. We use professional actors to guarantee high quality for communication skills, and history taking sessions are based around carefully chosen cases.

The highlight of the course is the 5-station mock exam; 60 minutes of one-on-one rotation around our specially-designed five mock exam stations. With extensive feedback and a pass/fail decision, the mock exams are a great opportunity to identify any weak areas and evaluate how likely you are to pass.

We also offer dedicated ‘long case' sessions for candidates taking PACES ( Ireland ). Designed specifically around the needs of Irish candidates we are delighted to offer this additional support for those that require it.

Our London course also offers an optional evening workshop ‘How to Pass PACES’ where our expert lecturer provides you with an entertaining guide to success at PACES to support your physical examination skills. The lecture covers legal issues, what to wear, consent and what to expect on the day. Our expert lecturer will also guide you through commonly covered issues, how to approach them and hints and tips for dealing with the most difficult scenarios.

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PACES: Timetable

Sample Timetable

Day 1

08.30 Refreshments & Registration
08.45 Introduction and Welcome
09.00 (approx) Systems Session 1
10.30 Refreshments
10.45 Systems Session 2
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Systems Session 3
14.45 Refreshments
15.00 Communication Skills
16.30 Finish (clinical sessions)
Day 3

08.45 Refreshments
09.00 (approx) Systems Session 1
10.30 Refreshments
10.45 Systems Session 2
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Systems Session 3
14.45 Refreshments
15.00 History Taking
16.30 Finish
   
Day 2

08.45 Refreshments
09.00 (approx) Systems Session 1
10.30 Refreshments
10.45 Systems Session 2
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Systems Session 3
14.45 Refreshments
15.00 Systems Session 4
16.30 Finish clinical sessions
17.00 How to Pass PACES
18.30 Refreshments
18. 45 How to Pass PACES
20.15 Finish
Day 4

08.30 Refreshments
08.45 (approx) Systems Session 1
10.30 Refreshments
10.45 Systems Session 2
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Systems Session 3
14.45 Refreshments
15.00 Mock Exam Session
16.30 Finish

Please Note: This programme may be subject to change

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