PACER (Paediatric Clinical Exam Revision) is a free, trainee-led programme for doctors in the South West sitting their MRCPCH clinical exam. Founded in February 2023, we provide:
- A network of peers to practise with and support each other
- A range of virtual speciality and communication teaching sessions
- A Buddy Scheme to match candidates for timetabled group revision sessions
- Mentorship to benefit from the expertise of those who have recently passed their exam
- A one-day mock exam that runs twice a year in June and September
We are also busy working on revision resources and bedside teaching contacts – watch this space!
Resources
You can use the buttons here to navigate this section of the site, and discover the range of resources on offer. There are links to past and future online teaching events, as well as a timetable showing all teaching on offer. You can also sign up to the buddy scheme here, and find out a bit more about the trainees running the programme and the teaching materials they would recommend!
Posts
- MRCPCH Mock Exam – 3rd June 2024You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Get ready for your clinical exam!
Planning on sitting your clinical exam in June 2024? Join us for PACER (Paediatric Clinical Exam Revision) South West – a free, peer-support revision programme for trainees across Severn and Peninsula, including: – Online specialty and communication teaching sessions– Mock exam– Buddy Scheme– Mentorship– Q&A and top tips– A peer-support network you can revise and… Read more: Get ready for your clinical exam! - Call for teachers and support for clinicals revision programmeWe are looking for anyone who has been through the clinical exam and is able to offer a bit of time to teach or mentor the next cohort of candidates sitting their exam in February. This could be in the form of online teaching, bedside teaching, mentoring or other! Please get in touch and tell… Read more: Call for teachers and support for clinicals revision programme
- MRCPCH Clinicals February 2024Are you planning on signing up for the MRCPCH clinicals exam in February 2024? Sign up for revision support here! We are organising a revision support programme for the next cohort of candidates which will include: Please register for the programme by completing the form below. It is free and available for trainees and clinical… Read more: MRCPCH Clinicals February 2024
- Sign up for Buddy Match Round 2 – Revision scheme for MRCPCH clinical exam October 2023
This scheme aims to provide candidates sitting the MRCPCH clinical exam with peer-to-peer revision practice opportunities in the run up to the exam. It works around your own existing schedules and working patterns to match candidates with the same availability. This next round of the scheme runs from 25th September until 15th October 2023. Each… Read more: Sign up for Buddy Match Round 2 – Revision scheme for MRCPCH clinical exam October 2023 - Buddy revision scheme – October 2023 Clinical exam
Want to practice online with a range of other candidates sitting the exam in October 2023? This is an opportunity to test each other on the communication, history, video and development station and learn from each other. Register your availability for the sessions and you will get paired up with another candidate. We will try… Read more: Buddy revision scheme – October 2023 Clinical exam - Register NOW for Clinicals Mock Exam – 18th September, ExeterYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Clinicals Exam – October CandidatesYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Clinicals Exam – October 2023 candidates!
Are you planning on signing up for the MRCPCH clinicals exam in October 2023? Sign up for revision support here! We are organising a revision support programme for the next cohort of candidates which will include: Please register for the programme by completing the form below. It is free for trainees and clinical fellows that… Read more: Clinicals Exam – October 2023 candidates! - Q+A session – clinical MRCPCHQ+A session with medical examiner Dr Janet King and 2 trainees that recently passed the exam (Lee Ann Quek and Eva Wooding).
- Abdominal exam for clinicalsYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Cardiology for the clinicalsYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- MRCPCH Clinicals- Renal with Caroline PlattYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Neurology exam – webinarYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- MRCPCH Clinicals- Respiratory StationYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- MRCPCH Clinicals – Buddy revision scheme
Want to practice online with a range of other candidates sitting the exam in June 2023? This is an opportunity to test each other on the communication, history, video and development station and learn from each other. Register your availability for the sessions and you will get paired up with another candidate. I will try… Read more: MRCPCH Clinicals – Buddy revision scheme - Development with Sarah Dawkins
- Clinical Exam Candidates June 2023!
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - Clinical MRCPCH- Neurology with Marie MonaghanYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Clinical MRCPCH- Neonatal video signs with Noha MokhtarYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Clinical MRCPCH- Communication (Neonatal stations)You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Clinical MRCPCH- Development teaching sessionYou need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Clinical MRCPCH- Renal (Caroline Platt)You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- MRCPCH Clinicals- Call for 2023 candidates and teachers!
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam preparation with Dr Paul Mannix – Session 3
You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error. - Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam preparation with Dr Paul Mannix – Session 2You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam preparation with Dr Paul Mannix – Session 1You need to be logged in to view this page. If you’re already logged in then this area of the site might be restricted. Please get in touch if you think this is in error.
- MRCPCH Exam Handbook
The days of medical school exams may feel like yesterday for some of you or a distant memory for others. You might be dreading the thought of having to revise again or think it is needed when you’ve started on the wards. This handbook should help you get started on your journey through the MRCPCH… Read more: MRCPCH Exam Handbook - MRCPCH Covid-adapted clinical exam practise scenarios
Please find below a useful exam preparation resource for covid times. - Covid-19 exams update
FOP, TAS and AKP Since 2020.3 RCPCH have offered the options of sitting an exam at a centre with social distancing measures in place or remote exams which can be undertaken at home or a private space with online invigilation. The format and timings of the exams are exactly the same as previously. Please refer… Read more: Covid-19 exams update
