Sample scenarios

On this page there is a comprehensive range of resources for candidates and examiners to ensure that they are prepared for the new format of PACES (PACES23).

Sample scenarios

Video resources

The following set of informative videos outlines the new 10-minute communication encounters and 20-minute clinical consultations within PACES23. Hear from Dr Stuart Hood, Associate Medical Director for Clinical Examinations, as well as observe several roleplayed scenarios.

Introduction	Introduction to PACES23
Introduction	Introducing stations 2 and 5

Communication	Communication skills 01 – Examiner consultation
	Communication skills 02 – Part 1/2 examiner calibration
	Communication skills 02 – Part 2/2 communications and ethics
	Communication skills 03 – Candidate consultation
	Communication skills 04 - Examiner discussion and mark sheet
	Communication skills 05 – Candidate before entering Stations 1 & 4
	Communication skills 06 – Examiner and patient pre-discussion

Consultation	Consultation 01 – Examiner discussion
	Consultation 02 – Examiner and patient preparation
	Consultation 03 – Examiner calibration
	Consultation 04 – Examiner calibration summary
	Consultation 05 – Candidate examination
	Consultation 06 – Examiner results
	Consultation 07 – Candidate provided with scenario

Consultation with surrogate	Consultation with surrogate 01 – Examiner calibration
	Consultation with surrogate 02 – Examiner examination
	Consultation with surrogate 03 – Candidate and surrogate
	Consultation with surrogate 04 – Examiner and surrogate preparation
	Consultation with surrogate 05 – Candidate provided with scenario
	Consultation with surrogate 06 – Examiner calibration
	Consultation with surrogate 07 – Examiner results

Additionally, please find the written material for the PACES23 scenario videos available below: