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                  PACES Books

                  For your PACES preparation we recommend Medicine for MRCP and The Pocketbook for PACES


                  Published by Oxford University Press


                  To purchase a copy of Medicine for MRCP from the OUP website click External link opens in new tab or windowhere


                  To purchase a copy of The Pocketbook for PACES from the OUP website click External link opens in new tab or windowhere


                  A discount code is available for PassPACES candidates



                  Medicine for MRCP aims to be a comprehensive guide to the MRCP examinations, and to provide the requisite theoretical knowledge in a user friendly format. Each chapter has been written by highly experienced MRCP lecturers.

                  The most relevant clinical information for the MRCP(UK) examinations is covered, incorporating the appropriate protocols, guidelines and treatment algorithms from NICE, UK, European and American Colleges. An emphasis has been placed on a UK clinical setting.

                  Latest developments and clinical treatments (e.g. biologic therapy) have been included throughout the text. Candidates who wish to read in greater depth are directed to relevant publications at the end of each section. Furthermore, the inclusion of links to carefully selected relevant websites (e.g. DVLA guidelines and current mental health legislation) are intended to provide up to date information to benefit doctors within their clinical setting and daily practice.

                  A well-structured and comprehensive approach to clinical medicine has been used to ensure that the text is an invaluable resource for candidates preparing for the MRCP examinations

                  Each chapter integrates basic science with clinically based information aimed at candidates preparing for the PACES examination. Where possible, the clinical implications of the theoretical knowledge is emphasized within the clinical context, thereby making this information easier to remember.

                  The text utilises a combination of flow-charts, tables and mnemonics to assist candidates in retaining and recalling the key relevant facts in both an examination setting and clinical practice.

                  The editors and chapter authors have combined their extensive clinical knowledge and practical teaching experience to create a book that we believe will help to optimise the chances of examination success. We hope that candidates will both enjoy and benefit from this book during their revision and clinical practice.


                                                                           Dr Rupa Bessant

                                                                           Editor, Medicine for MRCP 

                                                                           Course Director, PassPACES



                  The Pocketbook for PACES aims to provide an easily portable yet comprehensive book, which includes all of the most relevant clinical information for the PACES examination.

                  In addition it will form an excellent pocket reference book for trainees in acute medicine and clinicians involved in bedside teaching.

                  Physicians approaching the PACES examination have already amassed a large amount of information whilst studying for the MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 written examinations. This book aims to consolidate candidates’ theoretical knowledge and help them to apply it effectively to the clinical scenarios most frequently encountered in the PACES and MRCPI Clinical examinations.

                  Each section will deal with one of the PACES examination stations and will commence with a systematic approach to examining a particular organ system, taking a Clinical History or dealing with a Communication Skills scenario.

                  This will be followed by detailed analysis of common clinical signs and scenarios. Candidates will be guided to personalise case discussions according to the age, gender and ethnicity of patients. ‘Top Tips’ and ‘Common pitfalls’ will be highlighted throughout.

                  For each clinical scenario examples of potential viva questions and answers will be suggested, encouraging candidates to consider each case more in depth and develop an approach to the questions that they are most likely to be asked by the examiners prior to the examination.

                  The Oxford Pocketbook will provide a structured approach for complex cases, which candidates may not have previously encountered, and will demystify some of the fears associated with the examination, giving the candidate confidence to convincingly demonstrate their true ability.

                  Dr Rupa Bessant

                  Editor, Pocketbook for PACES

                  Course Director, PassPACES

                   

                  Feedback from our Courses

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                  Thank you from Ipswich!

                  'As one of eight doctors from Ipswich Hospital to attend the PassPACES Course, I just wanted to pass on my thanks for a fantastic course. The patients were amazing; not only having superb clinical signs, but also pointing us in the right direction should we be struggling!

                  The clinical lecturers taught enthusiastically, with a good sense of humour; the mock exam and the way the lecturers responded during the mock was extremely relevant and useful for the actual exam. The feedback we were given during the course reflected the style of the exam marking system and was invaluable for improving any "weak" spots.

                  It was a 100% pass rate for the Ipswich group who all attended the PassPACES Course - all of us "first timers" - thank you so much for helping us to achieve this.'


                  Dr. Johanne Brooks, MRCP, Ipswich, UK

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                  Dear Dr Bessant and the PassPACES team,

                  I just want to say thank you so much for a fantastic course.  I passed first time and was amazed and absolutely delighted to score 172/172!  I definitely could not have achieved that mark without attending the course: the teaching was really outstanding and we were exposed to so many patients with such excellent signs.  I expected that the course might feel rather intimidating but the lecturers were enthusiastic, supportive and provided very helpful feedback.  The course gave me the confidence and the structure to approach more complex cases (particularly neurology) and 'work things out' in a logical way.

                  Thank you for a really enjoyable and inspiring 4 days!  I have already recommended the course to my colleagues and will continue to do so!

                   

                  Dr. Emma Tenison, MRCP, Royal United Hospital, Bath

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                  ‘I would like to thank you for your excellent course. The high quality lectures I received and the wide variety of patients I encountered during the PassPACES Course really made all the difference.

                  Taking your course 2 months prior to my exam made me realize the amount of work I needed to put in and it certainly paid off, as I was able to optimize the planning of my revision.

                  I have been successful in passing my PACES with a score of 165/172 on my first attempt. I believe that I would not have achieved such a high score if it wasn't for this course. Thank you once again!’


                  Dr Edward Chong, MRCP, Sheffield, UK.

                   

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