MRCP PACES · TRAINING SIMULATORPractise the encounter.
Practise the encounter.
Defend the plan.
Eleven quick fictional rehearsals and five in-depth consultations built around the skills publicly described for PACES23. Work candidate-first, reveal information only when you ask for it, then reflect against a structured guide. For full combined examination stations, use a Mock Circuit.
Read: how to prepare for MRCP PACES →Practise the four system examination routines →Use the free PACES marking checklist →Build a free PACES revision plan →Open PACES Mock Circuit 1 →Open PACES Mock Circuit 2 →Open PACES Mock Circuit 3 →5 IN-DEPTH CONSULTATIONS
Practise the decisions, not just the diagnosis
Five clinically reviewed or source-audited cases: staged findings, detailed consultations, six worked examiner answers per case, management-changing variations and safety criteria.
STATION 1 · COMMUNICATION REHEARSAL
New atrial fibrillation: explaining the decision
Mrs Taylor, 71. You are asked to discuss a newly identified irregular heart rhythm and the next steps with a patient who is worried about stroke and bleeding.
- YOUR ROLE
- Lead a focused, safe and patient-centred encounter.
- REHEARSAL
- Speak your response aloud before revealing each cue.