The MRCP examination is constantly changing, reflecting the changing pressures on doctors in training. Whilst the MRCP PACES examination has evolved with the times, the core ethos of it, to act as a benchmark for sound clinical examination, logical diagnostic ability, common sense and most importantly, the development of compassionate and ethical physicians has remained unchanged. Whilst this exam has often struck fear into the hearts of junior doctors, we believe it is an assessment of progression during a physician's training that should be relished as an opportunity to demonstrate these ageless qualities that caring practitioners should possess. This book was born out of the philosophy that all doctors sitting their MRCP PACES already have the knowledge and skill to pass the exam, but just require guidance in the correct logical approach that the Royal College is looking for. The book has, therefore, quite unlike other MRCP PACES books, avoided any attempts at being a definitive text. Rather, it has focused on the key aspects that the authors believe are required to pass the examination, in particular focus on presentation style. Whilst medicine is indeed an ocean, the most commonly examined topics have been selected to reflect the likely scenarios a candidate will face — as the old adage goes — "common things occur commonly". In producing this book, extensive feedback was sought from candidates revising for the examination to reflect their needs. The layout therefore involves a methodical approach with a short introduction, similar to that presented in the exam, followed by clinical findings expected to be found. An example of presentation style has then been produced to allow the candidate to rehearse and practice this essential component of the exam. Doctors preparing for the exam have limited time due to busy work schedules. Therefore, summary books are key for candidates sitting the MRP PACES examination. Most PACES candidates fail the exam based on history and communication stations. Therefore, attention has been paid to: Provide an example of how to present each case (this is the first true attempt at this by any PACES book as far as we are aware) To provide helpful pneumonics to recall facts that are commonly asked in the examination To have top tips sections which highlight common pitfalls for candidates attempting the examination and how to avoid these
Steven J Davis is the William H Abbott Distinguished Service Professor of International Business and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, senior academic fellow with the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research, and advisor to the US Congressional Budget Office. He is also senior adviser to the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, past editor of the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, and an elected fellow of the Society of Labor Economists.
Edward Surendran Robinson is Deputy Managing Director (Economic Policy) and Chief Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Economic Policy Group is responsible for the formulation of monetary policy and surveillance of macro-financial developments. He has been with the MAS since 1992, and has an ongoing interest in macro-econometric modelling and studies on structural issues facing the Singapore economy.
Bernard Yeung is the Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor in Finance and Strategic Management at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. He is also the President of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research. He was Dean of NUS Business School from 2008 to 2019. Before joining NUS, he taught at New York University Stern School of Business. He was awarded the Public Administration Silver Medal (2018) in Singapore, Irwin Outstanding Educator Award (2013) from the Academy of Management and is an elected Fellow of the Academy of International Business.
