29/10/2025
PACES 2025 Hybrid Preparation Course
Taught by Experienced Registrars | Affordable | Live & Practical
Course Objectives:
Deliver focused, practical preparation for all 5 PACES stations
Emphasize clinical reasoning, communication, and confident examination technique
Provide interactive live online teaching and rigorous face-to-face practice
Ensure the course is cost-effective
Course Format Overview:
Component Format Frequency Details
Online Lectures
One interactive session per station, with live Q&A
Weekend Practice In-Person
One full weekend Intensive simulation of PACES stations with immediate feedback
Mock Exam In-Person Final day Simulated PACES under timed conditions, with peer and registrar feedback
Peer Forum Online
Ongoing Case discussions, exam tips, and support group
Optional Mentoring
Online Rolling Pairing with registrars for guidance and individual feedback
Weekly Live Online Teaching (1.5–2 hrs each, Evenings)
Week Station Topics Covered
1 Station 1: Communication Skills Consent, explaining diagnoses, DNACPR, capacity, patient-centered communication
2 Station 2: Examination & Reasoning (CVS & Neuro) Systematic exams, real-case reasoning, differential diagnosis, focused management
3 Station 3: Communication & Ethics Safeguarding, complaints, dealing with anger, ethical reasoning, professionalism
4 Station 4: Examination & Reasoning (Resp & Abdomen) OSCE-style exams, interpreting signs, investigations, concise handover
5 Station 5: Integrated Clinical Encounter (ICE) Prioritising problems, time management, combining findings into plans, communication with team
All lectures are live and interactive — no recordings provided to encourage attendance and participation
Face-to-Face Weekend (2 Days – Sat & Sun)
Designed to simulate PACES stations in small groups with real or simulated patients.
Day 1 – Practical Masterclass:
Rotating stations (CVS, Neuro, Resp, Abdomen)
Timed exams with peer observation
Registrar coaching at each station
Structured domain-based feedback
Day 2 – Full Mock PACES:
5-station mock circuit
Role-played communication & ICE cases
Timing, marking, and feedback
Final group debrief and strategy advice
What's Included:
5 x Live online teaching sessions
In-person weekend: practice + mock exam
Printable marking templates, checklists, and prep guides
Peer group chat for accountability, support, and discussion
Access to registrars for questions and mentorship
Pricing:
Total Fee: £699
Includes all teaching, face-to-face sessions, mock exam, and materials
Faculty:
All sessions taught by registrars who have recently passed PACES
Each has experience working in busy clinical settings and mentoring junior trainees
Focus on practical, no-fluff preparation with real-world insight
