In the first episode of our PACES23 series, Dr Kat Ralston and Dr Hannah Preston interview Dr Rod Harvey, RCPE Dean of Examinations, and discuss the new PACES23 exam.

They discuss the rationale and process behind the update to the MCRP PACES exam and explore the changes to the exam in detail for candidates sitting PACES23. Dr Rod Harvey discusses the seven skills that are assessed over the five stations, as well as sharing some useful tips on what examiners are looking for, and advice on preparing for the exam.

Dr Rod Harvey is a Consultant Acute Physician and Endocrinologist, working in Inverness. He is also the Dean of Examinations at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Dr Kat Ralston is a Geriatric Medicine Registrar and member of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, currently working in Edinburgh.

Dr Hannah Preston is a Renal Registrar and Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members’ Committee, also working in Edinburgh.

-- Links --

MRCP PACES23 webpage: https://www.mrcpuk.org/PACES23

MRCP Webinar (Introduction to PACES23): https://www.mrcpuk.org/PACES23Webinar

MRCP PACES23 Scenario Videos: https://www.mrcpuk.org/mrcpuk-examinations/paces/paces23/paces23-scenario-videos

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh webpage on PACES23: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/exams/paces23

Disclaimer: Please always refer to the MRCP PACES23 website for up-to-date information on the PACES23 exam, as what is discussed in this episode may change. See: https://www.mrcpuk.org/PACES23

Recording date: 5 June 2023

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