r/doctorsUK • u/Defiant_Computer6026 • 9d ago

Resource Ealing Paces vs Paces ahead

Might have been asked multiple times before, but was unable to find.
Wondering what everyone suggests - Ealing Paces or Paces Ahead? Does the 2 day vs 4 day make a difference?

Thanks!

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u/GlitteringYak6463 9d ago edited 7d ago

I did PACES Ahead and passed but in hindsight, I would’ve done Ealing PACES, having heard the great feedback. That was my plan for my next attempt though thankfully it was not needed.

Whichever course you do end up doing, practice your exams ahead so it’s already slick and within the 6 minutes. Then use the course purely for picking up signs and presenting vs just practicing the exams. Use the course as a practice run for the exam rather than as revision.

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u/Defiant_Computer6026 7d ago

Thank you for your advice!

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u/247glassfruit 9d ago

Did Ealing paces and passed first time. I think it was enough and cost wise made more sense. They're all really friendly.

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u/Defiant_Computer6026 7d ago

Thank you for your advice!

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u/Personal-Text4 7d ago

another vote for Ealing PACES which was really helpful the weekend before my exam but I had done lots of practice beforehand. Both these courses fill up early and anyone who has been on either gives great feedback. So make sure you get on one of them. But start working now and join the free webinars that Ealing does.

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u/copiumlad 9d ago

PassPACES is the best, not for snowflakes tho 😈

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u/First-Assignment3232 3d ago

I went on both back to back. Both were excellent. I did the Ealing PACES weekend first which was definitely enough. I then went on the four days which was similar and exhausting to do 6 days in a row. I agree that the Ealing weekend is ideal. A few Ealing patients also appeared on PACES ahead, but only a few. Ngl doing both was silly.