There will be four broad prioritisation categories (see below) for allocating candidates living and working in the UK to available PACES places.
All candidates, irrespective of their prioritisation category are encouraged to apply
Category 1
- In IMY3/ACCS CT3
- 2023/3 candidates in UK centres that were cancelled
Category 2a
- In IMY2/ACCS CT2 with a pass in Part 2 written at time of application
- Completed CMT/IMT at any time with a pass in Part 2 written at time of application
- Those who are not in a recognised UK training post, with a Pass in Part 2 written at time of application but who are intending to apply for Higher Specialty Training in 2024 with a valid Alternative Certificate*. Please note that candidates will be required to provide evidence of their alternative certificate before they are allocated a place in the examination.
Category 2b
- In IMY2/ACCS CT2 without a pass in Part 2 written at time of application
- Completed CMT/IMT at any time without a pass in Part 2 written at time of application
- Those who are not in a recognised UK training post, without a Pass in Part 2 written at time of application, but who are intending to apply for Higher Specialty Training in 2024 with a valid Alternative Certificate*. Please note that candidates will be required to provide evidence of their alternative certificate before they are allocated a place in the examination.
Category 3
- IN IMY1/ACCS CT1
Category 4
- Prioritisation will be given to those candidates who have previously applied but not been offered a UK PACES place.
- All other UK applicants
*See the HEE Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment website for full details of the requirements for alternative certificate.