The course is built around three core pillars: high-yield, exam-focused revision targeting the most tested PACES cases based on real exam data and national PACES23 candidate surveys; a structured presentation approach that teaches candidates the exact method examiners want to hear, with model presentations highlighting key positive and negative findings; and an interactive textbook featuring 200+ clinical images and videos of key physical signs from real UK patient cases, alongside authentic digital auscultations of cardiac murmurs and lung sounds captured via a digital stethoscope.
Content includes comprehensive coverage of all five PACES stations (Communication & Respiratory, Clinical Consultation, Cardiovascular & Neurological, Communication & Abdominal, and Clinical Consultation), with strategically categorized presentations for all common exam cases. Each case is presented with differential diagnosis lists, investigation recommendations, and management approaches tailored to cover all marking domains: physical examination skills, identifying physical signs, differential diagnosis, clinical judgement for investigation and management planning, clinical communication, and patient welfare/professionalism. The resource covers high-yield cases across cardiology (mechanical valve replacement, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation), respiratory (interstitial lung disease, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, COPD), neurology (Parkinson disease, peripheral neuropathy, spastic paraparesis), abdominal examination (renal transplant, chronic liver disease, hepatosplenomegaly, IBD), and clinical consultations in rheumatology, endocrinology, neurology, and cardiology.
Three subscription tiers are available: a free tier providing access to clinical images, videos, and digital auscultations; a 1-month subscription at £80/month for full access to exam centre meta-analysis, all station content, and clinical multimedia; and a 3-month subscription at £150 per three months with identical content access. The platform also offers a dedicated WhatsApp group for individualized PACES support and guidance. PACESAid is designed to be used alongside clinical practice and patient exposure on the wards, with many successful candidates using it as a standalone study guide.