Medicine MRCP (PACES)
Walk into your PACES OSCE having already done it — dozens of times
Practise the real PACES stations out loud against a simulated patient who responds realistically, any time of day. Get instant, examiner-style feedback after every encounter — no study partner, no booking, no waiting.
What is the PACES OSCE, and how do you practise for it?
The PACES OSCE is a spoken clinical exam that assesses how you take histories, explain information, and handle patients and colleagues under timed conditions. The most effective way to prepare is to rehearse the real stations out loud — with MedMock you practise them against a realistic AI patient any time of day and get instant, examiner-style feedback after every one.
Last reviewed June 2026
⏳ Count down to the next PACES sittingYou can know the medicine and still freeze in the room
The PACES does not test what you know — it tests what you can do with a real person sitting across from you, under time pressure. You can read every guideline and still mishandle the opening line, miss the patient's cue, or run out of time.
There is only one way to address this: practise out loud, repeatedly. The difficulty is finding someone to practise with. Study partners cancel, seniors are busy, and courses cost hundreds of pounds and book out months ahead — so most candidates arrive under-rehearsed and rely on adrenaline on the day.
PACES OSCE practice, on demand
The Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (PACES23 format) tests integrated clinical skills across three rotating stations — two integrated consultations and a communication encounter — against the PACES Clinical Skills of Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Judgement, Managing Patient Concerns, Maintaining Patient Welfare and Communication / Information Gathering.
MedMock gives you a simulated patient who responds realistically, available 24/7. Pick a station, have a genuine spoken conversation, and get instant, examiner-style feedback the moment you finish — scored against what genuinely matters in the PACES. No rota conflicts, no study partner, no waiting your turn. Simply practise whenever you have ten minutes.
How it works
Choose a station
Pick from the real PACES stations — all 3 of them, or let MedMock surprise you the way exam day will.
Have the conversation
Speak naturally, out loud. The AI patient responds in real time — with emotions, cues and unexpected turns, just like a real encounter.
Get instant feedback
The moment you finish, you get specific, examiner-style feedback and a score — what you did well, what cost you marks, and precisely what to fix before the next attempt.
Why candidates practise with MedMock
Practise out loud, any time
No study partner, no booking, no rota clash. Open MedMock at 6am or midnight and run a full station in minutes.
All 3 stations, endless variations
You will never simply memorise answers. Each run is different, so you build the real skill — adapting in the moment.
Examiner-level feedback in seconds
Know exactly where you lost marks and how to address it, instead of guessing why a mock session went poorly.
Turn nerves into muscle memory
By the time you sit the PACES, the format feels familiar — because you have already done it dozens of times.
A fraction of the cost of courses
Avoid the hundreds of pounds you would spend on a one-off exam course, and practise unlimited scenarios instead.
Practise anywhere, from your phone
On a break, during the commute, between jobs on the ward — your preparation goes wherever you do.
Practise every station
MedMock covers the stations you will face in the PACES OSCE. Rehearse each one until it feels routine.
Station 1: Consultation
5 minutes' reading time followed by a 15-minute integrated consultation with one patient — history-taking and management planning. Assessed across the applicable PACES Clinical Skills.
Station 2: Communication
5 minutes' reading followed by a 15-minute communication encounter with a patient, relative or carer. Scenarios include breaking bad news, explaining diagnosis or treatment, and ethically difficult conversations. Marked on Communication, Managing Patient Concerns and Maintaining Patient Welfare.
Station 3: Consultation
A second integrated consultation, structured identically to Station 1 (5 minutes' reading + 15 minutes). Tests integrated clinical skill on a different presentation.
Example scenarios
A sample of the scenarios you will practise — each plays out as a live, spoken conversation, not a script to read.
“A 45-year-old woman with new-onset palpitations and exertional breathlessness. Take a focused history and formulate a management plan.”
“Discuss the withdrawal of active life-prolonging treatments with the son of an elderly patient suffering from end-stage dementia.”
“A 40-year-old presents to the outpatient clinic with new-onset diplopia and ptosis. Take a history and formulate a plan.”
PACES practice — your questions answered
How realistic is MedMock's PACES practice?
Every scenario is built around the real PACES OSCE format and the domains examiners assess. You speak out loud and the AI patient responds in real time, so it feels far closer to the day than reading notes or rehearsing silently.
How does the feedback work?
As soon as you finish a station, MedMock gives you instant, examiner-style feedback and a score — highlighting what you did well, what cost you marks, and exactly what to work on next.
Can I practise specific PACES stations?
Yes. You can pick any of the 3 stations to drill a weak area, or run a mixed set to simulate the real exam.
Do I need a study partner or a fixed time slot?
No. That is the point — MedMock is available 24/7 and you practise alone, out loud, whenever it suits you. No coordinating diaries, no waiting for a course date.
Is MedMock right for me if I am sitting the PACES?
If your PACES exam involves speaking — histories, explanations, breaking news, dealing with patients and colleagues — then spoken rehearsal is exactly what MedMock is built for.
How much does it cost?
Far less than a one-off exam course, with unlimited practice. Everyone starts with a free trial — no card required — so you can see how it works before paying. See current options on our pricing page.
Disclaimer: National medical recruitment formats and Royal College examination criteria are subject to change annually. While Medmock strives for absolute accuracy based on the latest HEE/NHS England cycles, always consult your official applicant handbook or Royal College website for the definitive, up-to-date station requirements for your specific cohort.
Ready for your PACES OSCE?
Rehearse real PACES scenarios out loud and get instant, examiner-style feedback.
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- Real voice-to-voice conversation
- Unlimited attempts, endless variations
Guides to help you prepare
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