What are the eligibility requirements for the PACES examination?
As of 2009, candidates are required to have passed the Part 1 Written examination within the last seven years in order to meet the eligibility requirements for the PACES examination. It is recommended that candidates will normally have completed a 2 year Foundation programme and commenced Core Medical Training (or an equivalent period of training) before attempting the PACES examination. Within these two years not less than 4 months should be spent in posts involving the continuing care of emergency medical patients. All candidates are required to have discussed and gained the support of their current or most recent educational supervisor or supervising consultant for their PACES examination. All candidates will be required to provide details of their educational supervisor or supervising consultant on the application form in the Proposer section and confirm that their application has been discussed with and is supported by that person. Please be advised that verification of this suppo
As of 2009, candidates are required to have passed the Part 1 Written examination within the last seven years in order to meet the eligibility requirements for the PACES examination. It is recommended that candidates will normally have completed a 2 year Foundation programme and commenced Core Medical Training (or an equivalent period of training) before attempting the PACES examination. Within these two years not less than 4 months should be spent in posts involving the continuing care of emergency medical patients.
