
The Pre PACES Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 3, 2023 • 38min
#75 Behind the Scenes
As we wind down towards Christmas, the tables are turned this episode as Dr Jennie Gough interviews Sam and the process behind producing the Pre PACES Podcast is brought to you the listeners! Who is your podcast host and what goes into producing the podcast - find out in this episode!^_^ 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 19, 2023 • 1h 14min
#74 Same Day Emergency Care
Sam was DELIGHTED to be joined by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Ben Lovell, both consultants in Acute Medicine to discuss Same Day Emergency Care. How can medical trainees gain meaningful experience in SDEC and learn important skills to develop themselves in their quest to consultancy!Home of Medicine podcastAmie's twitter: @amieburbridgeBen's twitter: @drbenlovell^_^ 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 5, 2023 • 52min
#73 Dermatology in PACES
Dermatology registrar, Dr Naomi Jones, joins Sam to discuss everything dermatological related to PACES. Naomi is also our next guinea-pig on Reg Against the Machine!DermnetNZ and BAD patient leaflets^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * *Music:Chase & Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cinematic Epic Motivational Music | FILM by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVAMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2023 • 30min
#72 Consenting for procedures
Sam's going solo this week discussing his process for consenting patients for invasive procedures with three examples of lumbar puncture, chest drain and ascitic drain.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * *Lumber puncture sources:https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/lumbar-puncture/https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/CMS-Documents/Patient-leaflets/Neurology/5561-1Lumberpunctureandconsent.pdfhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lumbar-puncture/https://www.esht.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/0957.pdfChest drain sources:https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/150028/thoracics_04.pdfhttps://policyonline.nhslothian.scot/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chest%20Drain%20Insertion%20Consent%20Form.pdfhttps://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/media/279437/CT-5-Insertion-of-a-Chest-Drain-llt-v1-print.pdfhttps://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/chest-drainAscitic drain sources:https://patientinfo.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Liver/Abdominal%20Paracentesis%20%28drainage%20of%20ascites%29.pdfhttps://hgs.uhb.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/Tapping-Ascites-guidelines-03.05.19.pdfhttps://www.cddft.nhs.uk/media/659993/ascitic%20tap-drain.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2023 • 52min
#71 Aortic regurgitation
Dr Sarah Verhemel, structural heart disease fellow at Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam, joins Sam to discuss aortic regurgitation in PACES.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * *Music:Chase & Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
#70 Systemic sclerosis
This episode's PACES classic topic is Systemic sclerosis, brought to you with a smile by Dr Sam Williams (as usual) and Dr John Pauling, consultant rheumatologist at North Bristol NHS Trust. This episode covers all the key elements of Systemic sclerosis as it might be presented in a PACES style scenario and is surely essential listening for your PACES preparation.^_^ 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 10, 2023 • 49min
#69 Palpitations
Dr. Alex Carpenter, a cardiology registrar, discusses palpitations in the podcast. They cover common causes, diagnostic strategies, and different types of tachycardias. The importance of rhythm symptom correlation, imaging in heart conditions, and management techniques are also highlighted.

Aug 27, 2023 • 46min
#68 Chronic liver disease (part 2)
In this second episode of Sam's chat with Dr Phil Berry, consultant hepatologist at Guy's & St Thomas's hospital in London, we cover the investigations, management, common examiner questions of chronic liver disease. Phil also tackles his all important Quiz the Consultant topic of STAR WARS - one NOT to be missed!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * *Music:Chase & Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2023 • 39min
#67 Chronic liver disease (part 1)
Dr Phil Berry, consultant hepatologist at Guy's & St Thomas's is Sam's next expert guest on the podcast to discuss another HUGE PACES station that comes up time and time again - chronic liver disease. This is absolutely essential for your PACES preparation. In this episode, Sam and Phil cover the examination of your patient, the presentation to the examiner and the differential diagnosis!^_^ 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.

Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 10min
#66 BAMR: Calling Stroke (part 2)
The second part of Sam's chat with Dr Paul Sellors covers thrombectomy, hyperacute stroke theory and then ANOTHER up to date chat on the updated National Clinical Guideline for Stroke. We cover the important updates in the guidelines published in 2023 on thrombectomy, posterior strokes and wake-up strokes. Essential listening for anyone expected to cover the thrombolysis calls whether in-hours or out-of-hours!^_^ 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.