Pass your PACES exam with The PACES Academy!
The PACES Academy is the simple approach to preparing for PACES. Buy the course or join the online community. If you feel overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start, I'll give you the structure, mindset and confidence to finally nail this exam.
- Dan
What is the PACES Academy Course?
PACES is a performance. Unlike part 1 and 2, it’s not just knowledge — it’s a little knowledge, more skill and even more performance! Nobody explained that to me when I was revising! Over the past couple years teaching PACES, I've developed The PACES Academy Course: a clear, simple way to prepare for PACES.
In this course, I've only included the key things that matter for this exam! I focus on the common things likely to come up and give you my exact simple approach for each station!
PACES is a hard exam and you can still get unlucky, but if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or haven't even looked at PACES yet - this course gives you the approach, the structure and the confidence you need to finally nail PACES!
Simple Overview of PACES with 'Dan's Approach' for every station
- Presentation Practice to maximise your marks for Clinical communication & Differential Diagnosis
- Structured approaches to consultation stations
- Downloadable Practice sessions to do with PACES Partners!
Please note, course launches on 1st January 2026
30% Discount available at checkout with CODE: 2026 (offer ends 1st January 2026)
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'Dan’s Approach'
A full breakdown of the PACES systems looking at the common things that come up in every diet. Learn 'how to think' like a PACES pro and the diagnostic tricks to make the right diagnosis! Think of this as your PACES map!
Presentation Practice
Step-by-step presentation frameworks for each station so you always know what to say! Differential lists to make sure you score well and don't miss a rarer case! Presenting is key to scoring highly!
Mark scheme specific
Often, candidates don't look at the mark scheme - exactly what determines a pass or a fail. In the PACES Academy - I have you covered! In the course we maximise your marks in each domain! Work smart not hard!
What's Included In The PACES Academy Course
MODULE 1
PACES Introduction
I'll go through PACES Exam structure, and how to 'think' about this exam and revising for it. I build on the 'Detective' and the 'Ballerina', the different identities to adopt look at the mark scheme and think critically about how to maximise your marks! This is a strange exam - you must know what you are dealing with in order to be able to prepare properly!
MODULE 2
Dan's Approach Lectures (5 hours)
A comprehensive guide to every system and specialty. These talks are your MAP! I will show you how to 'think' about the short stations in a way that maximises diagnosing the PACES specific conditions! We look at which cases come up and cover the theory to help you 'think' like a PACES pro!
- Cardio, Abdo, Resp & Neuro (PNS & CNS)
- Simple but effective ways to rule out differentials
After this module you will know the pathologies that commonly come up in PACES. You will have an approach to each station, have an understanding of the signs you are looking for and how to interpret them!
MODULE 3
Presentation Practice
Frameworks for every station. What to say, what order to say it in, and how to sound calm and confident (even when you aren't). Remember, most of the marks are given during your presentation - which is why we focus on it so much!
- Differential Diagnosis Lists for each presentation
- Maximise your Clinical Communication and Differential Diagnosis domains
- Downloadable cases to practice in your own time!
After this module you will have a basic structure to fall back on when presenting cases. I'll provide the differential lists for the common presentations and you'll have cases to practice on your own or with buddies!
MODULE 4
Consultation Station Teaching
I cover the essential structure for your consultation stations! This gives you a blueprint for every consultation station, no matter what the presenting complaint is. We cover how to prepare in the 5 mins before, questions you CANNOT forget to ask and start to build good PACES habits!
- The Consultation Station Blueprint
- Maximising your 5 mins before the station
- Downloadable cases to practice in your own time!
Join the community in order to practice these with other doctors every single week!
MODULE 5
Communication Station Teaching
I cover the basic structure for your communication stations that come up every single diet. We cover the NHS processes and UK Medicolegal frameworks you must know about and I'll provide some examples for you to practice on your own.
- The common station structures
- What to do in the 5 mins before
- Downloadable cases to practice in your own time!
We also practice these in the community - so join the PACES Academy Community to get the most value (course and practice!)
MODULE 6
Exam Day Training
In this module I'll be honest about what to expect on your exam day. The reality is, its a variable exam and so knowing that before you go in is vital! The aim is to give you structures and rituals to keep you calm. We recap the important mark scheme nuances, cover confidence building and discuss how to recover from a bad station
- Building & maintianing Confidence
- Logistics for exam day and what to expect
- What if it starts going wrong?
- Staying grounded on the day!
We have a weekly check-in in the PACES Academy Community every Sunday. Join and have a regular forum to ask Questions from me (Dan) and fellow candidates!
Please note, Course officially launches on 1st January 2026.
30% Discount available at checkout with CODE: 2026
Upgrade to the Community!
- Access to the full PACES Academy course
- 2 LIVE Sessions Per Week
- Revise with other Candidates for the same diet!
- Post Exam Debrief with Dan**
- Lifetime access UNTIL you pass!
What's Included In The PACES Academy Community?
If you are looking for more than just the course and actually want to PRACTICE, you should join the PACES Academy Community! You'll get full access to the course plus the added bonus of regular meet ups with doctors revising for the same diet of PACES.
We have 2 main meetings:
Weekly Check ins*: where we regularly touch base to see how your revision is going, tackle any questions and keep you accountable and focused!
Live Practice Sessions*: where we practice PACES consultation stations (Stations 2 and 5) communication stations (Station 1 and 4) and presentation practice, implementing what you've learnt from the PACES Academy course.
You will also get a 1-1 post exam debrief** with Dan included! This is a great way to maximise learning and helps you forget about the exam until you get your result (previous graduates have loved this perk!)
*The community will meet twice weekly for a total of 10 weeks per diet with the full calendar being released before the upcoming diet
** First attempt only (Access to the community will continue until passing)
Weekly Check in
This is where we touch base every week. We will often do a bit of extra practice, but primarily, this is to see how your revision is going, trouble shoot any issues and tackle any questions. This keeps you accountable and focussed whilst reminding you - you are not alone!
LIVE Practice Sessions
Put into practice all the learning you've gained from the course. Practice your consultation structure, communication stations and learn with other Docs revising for PACES. After each session we debrief and share a mark scheme for the session!
Personalised Plan
Upgrade to VIP and get a personalised revision plan from Dan. We'll meet for 30 mins when you join and have a further catch up half way through your revision! This will keep you on track whilst having all the benefits of the community and the course!
The PACES Academy Community
- The PACES Academy course
- 10 Weekly Check-ins / Diet
- 10 LIVE Practice Sessions / Diet
- Extra LIVE Community Sessions
- All previous consultation cases
- Post Exam Debrief with Dan**
- Lifetime access UNTIL you pass!
Holly's Experience of the PACES Academy!
'Great coach, very encouraging and made PACES seem less daunting! Great idea setting up the PACES Academy!'
- Dr Holly, F3
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(P.s. - COMMUNITY is best value imo)
*The community will meet twice weekly for a total of 10 weeks per diet with the full calendar being released before the upcoming diet
** First attempt only (Access to the community will continue until passing)
Please note, Course officially launches on 1st January 2026. 30% Discount available at checkout with CODE: 2026.
Who teaches the course?
The PACES Academy was founded by Dr Daniel Beese BMBS, MRCP in 2025. Dan had sat PACES23 in September of 2023. At the time he was a locum and he felt there was a better way that PACES could be taught. After passing on his first attempt, he taught PACES his hospital and went on to run the PACES teaching at St Georges, London in 2024 - 2025.
With this experience under his belt, he founded the PACES Academy, to reach other candidates and help more SHO's revising for PACES. He has also taught on the BITE PACES and Intelligent PACES Courses ran out of St Barts Hospital, London.
The Course is primarily taught by Dan but there are a number of excellent colleagues who have contributed through talks and written resources. Please see our Team Page for full details!
Is The PACES Academy right for me?
If you’re preparing for PACES but feel like you don't know hwere to start, you're an IMG or you just want someone to talk it through with... then yes! We can help!
We cannot replace examining real patients, but the PACES Academy course and community can streamline your practice, consolidate your learning and refine your presentations! Remember, this is a hoop to jump through - its all about scoring the marks! We can help you do that!
Should I buy the course or join the Community?
If you just want an overview of how to revise for PACES, the course is great. But I think the most value comes from practicing regularly! In the PACES Academy community, I will keep you accountable and make sure we are practicing regularly with feedback from myself and my team. You will get full access to the course and importantly, if you don't get the result you want - you'll have access until you pass! (Course is only 1 year access from time of purchase).
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Dr Luke, UK Graduate, Qualified GP
'The PACES academy was a great opportunity to meet like minded candidates and prepare together in a supportive environment. I found it difficult joining a hospital PACES group, so the PACES academy was a great substitution for this. The weekly check ins and FAQs were really helpful as well as the online videos - it allowed me to adopt a clear structure and approach and also made me aware of the expectations on examination day.'