Pre PACES Podcast

Sam sits down with his very own revision buddy, Dr Becci Crook to discuss how you can succeed in the MRCP PACES by being the greatest ever revision buddy! Becci gives us a list of 10 superb tips to make sure you give yourself and your friends / colleagues the best chance of passing!  ^_^ 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.

Dr Alison Evans, consultant endocrinologist who runs a pituitary clinic, explains acromegaly basics and why it’s a tricky exam topic. Short segments cover typical presentations, focused hand and visual exams, key bloods and imaging, and treatment choices from surgery to medical options. The chat also touches on complications, follow‑up and real‑world clinical scenarios.

Dr Revathi Jain, a renal physician finishing transplant training, and Dr Jim Moriarty, a consultant nephrologist with transplant expertise, guide listeners through investigation and management of renal transplant patients. They cover bloods and imaging, tacrolimus levels and biopsies, long-term CKD care, rejection, infections, recurrent disease, immunosuppression side effects, dialysis options and vascular access.

Dr Revathi Jain, renal physician providing practical exam tips and transplant sign pointers; Dr Jim Moriarty, consultant nephrologist with deep transplant experience. They walk through peripheral, abdominal and neck inspection, recognizing AV fistulae and transplant scars. Short, actionable guidance on palpation, bruits, edema checks, and clues from immunosuppression.

Dr Tom Batty, rheumatology registrar specialising in inflammatory back pain and ankylosing spondylitis. He walks through acute vs chronic approaches. They cover key differentials and red flags like cauda equina and cancer. Tom describes features of inflammatory back pain, enthesitis and extra‑articular signs. Practical exam tips, relevant investigations and management options from NSAIDs to biologics are discussed.

Sam sits down for another solo episode to discuss the lessons he learned from failing PACEs. This episode is full of advice and will hopefully help those of you who aren't successful at your first attempt! Ultimately, it's not the end of the world and life will go on, whether or not you pass at the first attempt! Thanks for listening! ^_^ 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.

This episode Sam was joined by #MedTwitter royalty in the form of Dr Ben Beska. Ben's MRCP PACES journey has been publicly followed on Twitter for all to see (and satirise). Discussion focussed on multiple exam delays, maintaining focus during the exam preparation and Ben's top tips for the most high yield activities during his revision. You can find more medical meme content from Ben on twitter!  ^_^ 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.

Dr. Jen Collinson, an Acute Medicine registrar with expertise in stroke medicine, shares her insights on transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs). She discusses the importance of thorough patient history, focused examinations, and the distinction between TIAs and strokes. Jen highlights common presentation features and necessary investigations like neuroimaging. The episode also covers differential diagnoses, lifestyle advice for vascular risk reduction, and practical tips for communicating with patients about their condition.

Dr. Angus Nightingale, a consultant cardiologist and hypertension expert from the University of Bristol, dives into the complexities of hypertension. He explains various types, from primary to malignant, and shares essential red flags to look out for. Discussion on managing acute severe hypertension alongside practical lifestyle modifications offers listeners valuable insights. The episode wraps up with a fun quiz segment about the Italian detective novels featuring Inspector Montalbano, blending medicine with light-hearted literary charm.

Our first ever return guest on the podcast! We welcomed back Dr Jennie Gough who gives her very best advice on sitting PACES after she had multiple cancellations to the exam. We talked about organisation and logistics, as well as managing exam nerves and gut feelings after the exam! ^_^ 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.