

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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Jan 26, 2025 • 8min
BONUS: Vasculitis in SDEC
 Sam brings you a bonus slice of SDEC pie in the form of Dr Richard Haigh telling us what he might expect if you assess a patient coming into SDEC with suspected vasculitis.^_^ 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. 

Jan 19, 2025 • 50min
#105 SLE
 Dr. Richard Haigh, a consultant rheumatologist with a focus on vasculitis, sheds light on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its myriad symptoms. He discusses the challenges of diagnosing SLE, including its overlap with other autoimmune diseases. The conversation delves into lifestyle impacts, particularly smoking, on disease progression, and the importance of thorough patient history-taking. Dr. Haigh also shares insights on effective management strategies, diagnostic markers, and the unique considerations for treating young women with lupus. 

Jan 5, 2025 • 35min
#104 Best of 2024! (part 2)
 We flick through some highlights from our favourite episodes from the second half of 2024, featuring such brilliant guests including fan favourite Kim Monks, my cardiology brothers from other mothers - that's Retesh Bajaj and Bunny Sabarwal as well as brilliant knowledgeable guests such as Gavin Brittain and Rob Miller - all this to come to I hope you enjoy!^_^ 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 22, 2024 • 5min
#103 Christmas Special 2024!
 We hope you enjoy this festive treat from Sam et al of the Pre PACES Podcast! We wish you all a restful and joyous festive period, especially those of you working and keeping your communities safe over the Christmas period!^_^ 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, 2024 • 30min
#102 Best of 2024! (part 1)
 Sam recaps the best bits of the podcast from 2024 including a range of expert guests: Dr's Dan Furmedge, Matt Wells, Kim Monks, Ben Mulhearn and Suzy Morton. Thank you so much to all of our fantastic guests and most of all, thank you to all of our wonderful listeners for making the podcast what it is! We wish you a restful festive period!^_^ 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 24, 2024 • 13min
#101 Perfect Presentations: Aortic stenosis
 We step into the Christmas period with an exclusive present for our listeners: a new episode format! Always grateful for your feedback on this, we need to know if this type of episode is helpful so please do let us know at prepacespodcast@gmail.com! Was it helpful? Could we make it better - if so how? PLEASE do let us know!^_^ 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 10, 2024 • 48min
#100 EPISODE ONE HUNDRED!
 Sam goes back to where it all began and is joined by Dr Jennie Gough to reflect on their years of experience on being the medical reg on call, how to pick a medical specialty, making the most of your study leave and how things sometimes ARE as simple as they seem!^_^ 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. 

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Oct 27, 2024 • 57min
#99 Clinical reasoning
 Professor Nicola Cooper, a leading figure in medical education and co-author of the ABC of Clinical Reasoning, joins the conversation to illuminate the complexities of clinical reasoning. They delve into cognitive biases and common diagnostic pitfalls, stressing the need for systematic approaches in medical decision-making. The discussion highlights the critical distinction between intuitive and deliberative thinking in diagnosis, while emphasizing continuous learning as key to mastering clinical expertise. Listeners gain practical strategies to enhance their reasoning skills. 

Oct 13, 2024 • 42min
#98 Cerebellar syndrome
 This week Sam welcomes along Dr Yezen Sammaraiee to help us tackle cerebellar syndrome in PACES. Yezen is CEO & Founder of popular revision resource Quesmed. Along with that he is also a neurology registrar, currently on sabbatical to focus on growing the Quesmed brand! We discuss everything cerebellar including differential diagnosis, investigations, management and what the difference is between sensory and cerebellar ataxia!^_^ 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 29, 2024 • 59min
#97 BAMR: Decision fatigue
 Sam is joined once again by Dr Josh Davies and Dr Luke Austen who discuss decision fatigue: what it is, what it means for us and our patients, and what we can do to combat it and make our on-calls generally a lot less stressful!^_^ 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. 


