

Pre PACES Podcast
Sam Williams
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 11min
#132 PP Interstitial lung disease
A focused walkthrough of interstitial lung disease exam scenarios and key respiratory findings. Short practical guidance on likely causes and targeted investigations. Discussion of clubbing and zone-specific fibrosis aetiologies. Overview of pulmonary function patterns and core management strategies including multidisciplinary care.

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Jan 18, 2026 • 40min
#131 Hyponatraemia
Dr. Leila Thurston, a consultant in endocrinology and diabetes at Imperial College London, dives into the world of hyponatraemia—highlighting its clinical significance and risks of mismanagement. She explores the variability of symptoms and the importance of assessing volume status. The discussion also covers underlying causes like heart and kidney failures, and the nuances of SIADH, polydipsia, and pseudohyponatraemia. Dr. Thurston shares practical management strategies and emphasizes essential diagnostics for effective treatment.

Jan 4, 2026 • 35min
#130 Best of 2025! (part 2)
Sam brings you some more of his favourite clips from the year gone by in 2025! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2025 • 6min
#129 Christmas Special 2025!
As the festive period approaches, Sam brings you the best bloopers from this year on the podast! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2025 • 36min
#128 Best of 2025! (part 1)
Welcome to the first episode of our Best of 2025 compilation! Sam brings you the very best clips from our range of expert speakers who are featured on the podcast this year!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2025 • 37min
#127 Medical Educatalks REPOST
Sam is interviewed by Dr Michael Hannides about his career in medical education podcastingMedical Educatalks Podcast can be found here! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2025 • 26min
#126 Hand examination
Sam gives you an outline to a comprehensive hand exam as well as a 'Perfect Presentation' of rheumatoid arthritis in the context of a clinical consultations station.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2025 • 52min
#125 Reddit's PACES FAQs
Dr Becci Crook returns as Sam dives into PACES FAQs frequently posted by the doctorsUK subreddit! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2025 • 12min
#124 PP: Parkinsonism
Sam goes solo for this episode where we recap the perfect presentation for a patient presenting with Parkinsonism! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2025 • 52min
#123 BAMR: Nights
Sam welcomes along Dr Jennie Gough for this episode discussing everything you need to consider when approaching night shifts as the medical reg! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


