Exam preparation

In order to help you prepare for PACES you should use the material available here which explains what happens on the exam day, provides practical examples of an exam day and sample scenarios from previous exams.

PACES Candidate Video and Podcast

The PACES Candidate Video is available on YouTube and contains important information about the exam, and also practical examples of how the exam will run:

• PACES Candidate Video

If you are an eligible candidate and have any questions or problems with viewing the video, please contact the PACES office at the College you intend to apply through here.

Candidate guidenotes

The Candidate guidenotes describe what to expect on exam day from the moment you arrive at the exam centre. Download this information:

 Candidate guidenotes

Sample scenarios

These sample scenarios have previously been used in the examination. Please note that in the actual examination, candidates only receive the section marked "Information for the candidate."

Station	Download sample scenarios
Station 2 – History-taking skills	Sample scenario 1	Sample scenario 2
	Sample scenario 3	Sample scenario 4
Station 4 – Communication skills and ethics	Sample scenario 1	Sample scenario 2
	Sample scenario 3	Sample scenario 4
Station 5 – Integrated clinical assessment	Sample scenario 1	Sample scenario 2
	Sample scenario 3	Sample scenario 4