MRCP PACES Mark Scheme: The 7 Core Skills Explained (Skills A–G) | What Examiners Really Look For

Are you preparing for MRCP PACES? In this video, Dr. Owais breaks down the 7 Core Skills (Skills A–G) that examiners use to mark every single patient encounter in PACES — and explains exactly what you need to do to pass each one. ⚠️ The most important thing most candidates don't know: You must pass ALL 7 skills individually. There is NO compensation between skills. A brilliant cardiovascular exam cannot save you if you fail Clinical Communication. ───────────────────────────────── 📌 WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS VIDEO ───────────────────────────────── 00:00 – Introduction 01:09 – The PACES Mark Scheme (168 marks, 75% pass mark, 56 assessments) 02:19 – Skill A: Physical Examination Skills 04:07 – Skill B: Identifying Physical Signs 06:06 – Skill C: Clinical Communication Skills 08:14 – Skill D: Differential Diagnosis 10:17 – Skill E: Clinical Judgement 12:13 – Skill F: Managing Patients' Concerns 14:08 – Skill G: Maintaining Patient Welfare 15:56 – Which skills are assessed at each station? 17:46 – Why candidates fail (data by skill) 19:31 – How to practise each skill 21:27 – Final summary ───────────────────────────────── ───────────────────────────────── 🩺 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ───────────────────────────────── MRCP PACES with Dr. Owais is dedicated to helping candidates pass MRCP PACES with structured, examiner-focused preparation. Whether you're sitting your first attempt or resitting, this channel gives you the frameworks, techniques, and confidence to pass. New videos every week. ───────────────────────────────── 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS ───────────────────────────────── So you don't miss the station-by-station breakdowns coming next. #MRCPPACES #MRCP #MedicalExams