Welcome back to the MRCPI bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos.

In our second episode we are going to talk through some tried and tested preparation techniques to set yourself up for the best chance of success.

Get in touch at mrcpibedside@gmail.com or on twitter @MRCPIBedside.

1. The Books

2. Essential Examination (an excellent book to have at the bedside to make sure you are doing your physical exam correctly to pick up physical signs): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Examination-3rd-Step-step/dp/1907904107/ref=sr_1_5?crid=UZWA52KXG2V7&keywords=clinical+examination+book&qid=1662810037&sprefix=clinical+exam%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-5

3. The Pocketbook for PACES: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pocketbook-PACES-Oxford-Specialty-Training/dp/0199574189/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rupa+bessant&qid=1662810815&sr=8-2

4. Cases for PACES: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cases-PACES-Stephen-Hoole/dp/1118983572/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rupa+bessant&qid=1662810815&sr=8-5

5. Websites

6. https://www.pastest.com/mrcp-paces/online-revision

7. https://www.prepacespodcast.com

8. Videos

9. See Pastest website above

10. Prof. Niall Tubridy Neurology videos - For example; Parkinsons exam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXMydlXQYpY

11. Podcasts

12. Prepaces podcast (45-60 min episodes focusing on specific exam topics) https://open.spotify.com/show/5i7o1ENPUcvQwQDrH9XFlQ

13. PACES revision podcast (15 min episodes) (harry loves these) https://soundcloud.com/mededleeds/sets/paces-revision-podcast

14. Courses

15. 2 day PACES course in Manchester: https://www.paces4u.com

16. 4 day PACES course in London: http://www.passpaces.co.uk/courses.html

17. Your exam kit

Candidates are expected to bring the relevant equipment required for a physical examination (e.g. stethoscope, patella hammer, tuning fork, pen torch, neuro tips or monofilament, cotton wool, measuring tape). No examining equipment will be provided. Pencils and paper are provided for history taking at long case stations.

Show music: Stepping on Lego

Enquiries: SteppingOnLegoBand@gmail.com

Consultant Lead Professor Declan Byrne