Pre PACES Podcast

Sam Williams

The Pre PACES Podcast aims to help you pass the devilishly difficult MRCP PACEs exam. We’ll provide the best expertise from both seasoned consultants who have examined on PACEs for years, as well as tips and tricks from junior doctors who are fresh out of sitting the exam. Most of all, we want you to enjoy listening and ultimately succeed in passing the exam. Best of luck!

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Feb 2, 2025 · 58 min
#106 Peripheral neuropathy
This week we bring you a massive PACES favourite: peripheral neuropathy with Dr Shadi El-Wahsh, a consultant in neurology in Sydney, Australia. Shadi brings a wealth of expert knowledge on this critical PACES topic and gives us a BRILLIANT mnemonic for the causes of peripheral neuropathy! We hope you enjoy the show! ^_^ 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.
Jan 26, 2025 · 8 min
BONUS: Vasculitis in SDEC
Sam brings you a bonus slice of SDEC pie in the form of Dr Richard Haigh telling us what he might expect if you assess a patient coming into SDEC with suspected vasculitis. ^_^ 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.
Jan 19, 2025 · 50 min
#105 SLE
Welcome to our first episode of 2025 with Dr Richard Haigh, consultant rheumatologist, and we have an extra special thank you to give you Dr Rachel Haigh who mentioned that Richard is her dad and would be a great fit for the show and he certainly was! We talk through everything SLE including the constellation of symptoms and signs as well as the important facets of management! ^_^ 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.
Jan 5, 2025 · 34 min
#104 Best of 2024! (part 2)
We flick through some highlights from our favourite episodes from the second half of 2024, featuring such brilliant guests including fan favourite Kim Monks, my cardiology brothers from other mothers - that's Retesh Bajaj and Bunny Sabarwal as well as brilliant knowledgeable guests such as Gavin Brittain and Rob Miller - all this to come to I hope you enjoy! ^_^ 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.
Dec 22, 2024 · 5 min
#103 Christmas Special 2024!
We hope you enjoy this festive treat from Sam et al of the Pre PACES Podcast! We wish you all a restful and joyous festive period, especially those of you working and keeping your communities safe over the Christmas period! ^_^ 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.
Dec 8, 2024 · 30 min
#102 Best of 2024! (part 1)
Sam recaps the best bits of the podcast from 2024 including a range of expert guests: Dr's Dan Furmedge, Matt Wells, Kim Monks, Ben Mulhearn and Suzy Morton. Thank you so much to all of our fantastic guests and most of all, thank you to all of our wonderful listeners for making the podcast what it is! We wish you a restful festive period! ^_^ 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.
Nov 24, 2024 · 13 min
#101 Perfect Presentations: Aortic stenosis
We step into the Christmas period with an exclusive present for our listeners: a new episode format! Always grateful for your feedback on this, we need to know if this type of episode is helpful so please do let us know at prepacespodcast@gmail.com! Was it helpful? Could we make it better - if so how? PLEASE do let us know! ^_^ 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.
Nov 10, 2024 · 48 min
#100 EPISODE ONE HUNDRED!
Sam goes back to where it all began and is joined by Dr Jennie Gough to reflect on their years of experience on being the medical reg on call, how to pick a medical specialty, making the most of your study leave and how things sometimes ARE as simple as they seem! ^_^ 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.
Oct 27, 2024 · 57 min
#99 Clinical reasoning
Sam welcomes along Professor Nicola Cooper, co-author of the ABC of Clinical Reasoning to discuss this fascinating topic. We shed light on cognitive biases, common diagnostic pitfalls within clinical practice and the value of effective teaching. Visit Clinical Reasoning in Medical Education Group website here >> CREME ^_^ 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.
Oct 13, 2024 · 42 min
#98 Cerebellar syndrome
This week Sam welcomes along Dr Yezen Sammaraiee to help us tackle cerebellar syndrome in PACES. Yezen is CEO & Founder of popular revision resource Quesmed. Along with that he is also a neurology registrar, currently on sabbatical to focus on growing the Quesmed brand! We discuss everything cerebellar including differential diagnosis, investigations, management and what the difference is between sensory and cerebellar ataxia! ^_^ 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.
Sep 29, 2024 · 58 min
#97 BAMR: Decision fatigue
Sam is joined once again by Dr Josh Davies and Dr Luke Austen who discuss decision fatigue: what it is, what it means for us and our patients, and what we can do to combat it and make our on-calls generally a lot less stressful! ^_^ 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.
Sep 15, 2024 · 56 min
#96 Jaundice
This episode Sam welcomes along Dr Rob Miller, Gastroenterology SpR, to discuss jaundice! We talk through everything pertinent to a PACES station; history, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management! ^_^ 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.
Sep 1, 2024 · 1 hr
#95 Multiple sclerosis
Sam welcomes along Dr Gavin Brittain, star of the Pastest revision videos, to discuss MS and how it might be presented in a PACES station, including the important elements of the Link to the rapid neurology exam Gavin mentions. ^_^ 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.
Aug 18, 2024 · 41 min
#94 Dysphagia
This week Sam has Gastro SpR Dr Simone Lin on the podcast to tackle Dysphagia as it might be presented in a Clinical Consultation station! We go through the broad range of differential diagnoses and Sim gives her approach to appropriately investigating these patients! ^_^ 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.
Aug 4, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
#93 Chest pain
Dr Retesh Bajaj and Dr Bunny Saberwal, both interventional cardiologists, join Sam in discussing patients presenting with chest pain. This episode is jam-packed with learning points, not just for PACES but your clinical practice too! ^_^ 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.
Jul 21, 2024 · 52 min
#92 Eye movement palsies
Sam welcomes back Neurology SpR Dr Kim Monks as a follow up to her INO episode to discuss other eye movement palsies as they might be presented in PACES! We go into detail of cranial nerve 3, 4 and 6 palsies! Towards the end of the show, Kim tackles a Harry Potter related Reg Against The Machine! ^_^ 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.
Jul 7, 2024 · 23 min
#91 Friedreich's ataxia
Sam sits down for a solo episode this week where he discusses absent ankle jerks and upgoing plantar reflexes before going into more detail on one of the differential diagnosis for this presentation: Friedreich's ataxia. ^_^ 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.
Jun 23, 2024 · 38 min
#90 Supporting your team (part 2)
Welcome to the second part of Sam's conversation with Dr Luke Austen and Dr Josh Davies on supporting juniors. Herein Sam, Luke and Josh discuss giving and receiving feedback, hot debriefs and underperforming trainees. ^_^ 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.
Jun 9, 2024 · 36 min
#89 Supporting your team (part 1)
Sam sits down with anaesthetics CT3 and author Luke Austen, and IMT3 Joshua Davies to discuss how we can support our postgraduate or resident doctor colleagues when working as the medical registrar on call! ^_^ 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.
May 26, 2024 · 44 min
#88 Acute monoarthropathy
Rheumatology SpR (soon to be consultant!) Dr Ben Mulhearn joins Sam on the podcast to discuss the acutely hot swollen joint and how to approach this in PACES but also in your everday clinical practice! ^_^ 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.