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Pre PACES Podcast

Sam Williams
Paces
PACES Exam
PACES Examination
Neurology
Cardiology
Medical Training
Rheumatology
Medical Education
Pleural Effusion
MRCP PACES
Interstitial Lung Disease
Vasculitis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Neuropathy
Hyponatremia
Jaundice
Renal Transplant
Infective Endocarditis
Clinical Reasoning
Quesmed PACES Handbook

The Pre PACES Podcast aims to help you pass the devilishly difficult MRCP PACEs exam. We’ll provide the best expertise from both seasoned consultants who have examined on PACEs for years, as well as tips and tricks from junior doctors who are fresh out of sitting the exam. Most of all, we want you to enjoy listening and ultimately succeed in passing the exam. Best of luck!

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Latest Episodes

Sam speaks to Dr Tom Hebden, digital education fellow at Quesmed about all things AI in PACES including a try-before-you-buy preview of Quesmed's PACES AI platform.

Tom provided some helpful resources on AI and encouraged us to learn about it so lin... more

Sam is joined once again by Dr Nidhi Gupta, Consultant Acute physician at Lewisham and Greenwich Hospitals, to discuss vertigo with plenty of clinical pearls for your PACES as well as your clinical practice

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Brand new guest Dr Toni Saad, neurology registrar, puts Sam through his paces (sorry!) on speech assessment.

Toni wanted me to include his references which are below:

* O'Sullivan M, Brownsett S, Copland DLanguage and language disorders: neuroscien... more

Sam brings you another perfect presentation episode, this time tackling peripheral neuropathy.

Scroll back and listen to EPISODE 106 for our full review on peripheral neuropathy!

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Recent Guests

Tom Hebden
Digital teaching fellow at Quesmed
Quesmed
Episode: #149 AI in PACES
Dr Nidhi Gupta
Acute medical physician; founder of Clinical Skills Pro
Lewisham and Greenwich Hospitals
Episode: #148 Vertigo
Toni Saad
Neurology Registrar
Seven Deenery Neuroscience (neurology registrar)
Episode: #147 Speech assessment
Diana Kavanagh
Respiratory consultant
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Episode: #145 REPOST: Bronchiectasis
Iain Wilkinson
Consultant geriatrician with expertise in movement disorders; host of the MDT Podcast
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Episode: #144 REPOST: Parkinsonism
Dr Giles Dixon
Respiratory registrar in the Seven Deanery
Seven Deanery (Spine: Respiratory)
Episode: #141 Funky SOB
Amie Burbridge
Senior medical leader, co-host of Home of Medicine podcast
Episode: #139 Imposter syndrome
Ben Lovell
Senior physician leader, co-host of Home of Medicine podcast
Episode: #139 Imposter syndrome
Jennie Gough
Dr.
Episode: #137 BAMR: Cardiac arrests (part 1)

Host

Sam Williams
Primary host with a consistent presence across episodes; specializes in exam-focused medical teaching and PACES preparation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • Review

    I listened to every podcast and they were really useful and great support for my revision journey. I highly recommend them to anyone who is sitting paces, you will learn a lot. Sam you’re brilliant, keep up the good work. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Why is there Way too many ads
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Totally recommend

    I listened to every last podcast whilst revising for my PACES exam and I learnt so much from it. The guests are all engaging and passionate and Sam is an excellent host! So convenient for my long commutes. Will recommend to anyone revising.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harryzac
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • amazing job

    sam is doing a great job really . such good clear concepts . required in paces

    keep up 🙏✅✅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    muneeba1
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • So helpful!

    Been listening to Pre PACES podcast since the summer when I was revising for Part 2 written and (tentatively) prepping for PACES. Now I’m in full flow and the podcast is so valuable to my learning. It’s helping me form a basis for lots of topics and consolidating others I’ve read about. Sam is great, such a good host and teacher! Thanks Sam, keep up the amazing work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scotta7x
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I listened to this podcast during my commute to work when studying for PACES and passed first time over a year ago. Just stopping by to say a belated thanks and keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike12960
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise practical, exam-aligned guidance and the host's clear teaching style.
The show is described as a highly useful, free resource for PACES revision.
Sound quality and presentation are repeatedly noted as strong positives.
Commute-friendly and easy to digest, making long study sessions smoother.
Guests are engaging and bring relevant clinical depth for PACES prep.

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#149 AI in PACES
Q: What are the main advantages of using a dedicated PACES-focused AI platform over general ChatGPT for exam prep?
The platform provides structured, reliable, repeatable interactions tailored to PACES, with rubric-based marking, guarded outputs to prevent over-sharing from the patient, and a built-in examination flow that mirrors real exam pressures, which ChatGPT alone cannot consistently provide.
#149 AI in PACES
Q: Can you outline the new AI platform and how you moved from idea to finished product?
There has always been an AI simulator in the pipeline; we started with Oski AI, launched it in May after planning and research, and then expanded to PACES AI with a month-long beta test. The system combines an end-to-end pipeline: speech-to-text, an LLM with station context, and a text-to-speech output with emotion tagging to create realistic, evaluable interactions.
#148 Vertigo
Q: Are Dix-Hallpike maneuvers expected in the initial PACES station?
Not necessarily; the focus is on safety and the ability to differentiate central from peripheral causes, with the examiner prioritizing a sensible differential and initial management rather than a full vestibular workup.
#148 Vertigo
Q: What should you do first if you suspect a cerebellar stroke in a vertigo patient?
Assess for red flags, conduct a cerebellar examination, check for AF and vascular risk factors, obtain baseline investigations (CT head first, then MRI if indicated), and involve the stroke pathway early if within the four-hour window.
#148 Vertigo
Q: What is the key distinction between vertigo and dizziness in history taking?
Vertigo is the sensation of movement when the patient is actually still, indicating a vestibular issue, whereas dizziness is a non-specific sense of unsteadiness without the rotational movement, guiding the clinician toward different diagnostic considerations.

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This show provides compact, exam-focused medical teaching aimed at MRCP PACES candidates. Episodes commonly unpack station-style scenarios across respiratory, neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, and medical leadership topics, often including practical tips for presenting findings, differential diagnoses, and investigations. A notable strength is the mix of practicing consultants and junior doctors sharing real-world exam prep strategies, review-worthy case framings, and concise clinical pearls, making it particularly helpful for listeners preparing for high-stakes clinical exams. A recurring feature is exam-focused frameworks, structured presentation tips, and sponsor-supported resources that offer structured revision paths for PACES prep... more

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1. Tom Hebden
2. Dr Nidhi Gupta
3. Toni Saad
4. Diana Kavanagh
5. Iain Wilkinson
6. Dr Giles Dixon
7. Amie Burbridge
8. Ben Lovell

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