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Chairing the PACES exam
Dr Graeme Dewhurst
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The Role of the Chair of Examiners The role of the Chair of Examiners is: • To be an oasis of calm if/when all around are
getting nervous!! • To support the local host and team • To ensure the exam is conducted • according to regulations • To handle any untoward incidents • To supervise trainee examiners • Conduct pre- and post-cycle meetings • Assist with post-exam administration
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Ensure the exam is conducted according to regulations
• There must be at least 9 examiners • Candidates must have photographic ID • Candidates must adhere to the centres hygiene and
infection control procedures and must dress appropriately.
• Candidates must be prevented from examining if his/her conduct is unprofessional, improper, inappropriate or likely to endanger patient safety
Full details of the regulations are available on the MRCP(UK) website
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Chairs Briefing
• Introduce all the team • Hot topics • Any new changes • Calibration • Marking advice • Double jeopardy • Timings of stations • Bells…
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Chairs briefing 2
• Reinforce what the pass standard is… • Put candidates at ease-we want to see
them demonstrate what they can do and understand
• Finish briefing by 0830 • Ensure team keeps to time….. • Ensure plenty written on marksheets
esp if poor candidate
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Post-cycle meetings
• Discuss and report any issues • Project photos of candidates • Review the candidate scores • Agree which candidates should get counselling and
discuss poor performance on Skill G • Record adequate comments if candidate is
recommended for counselling • Ensure scenario assessment forms are completed
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Handle any untoward incidents
• Candidates / patients / examiners turning up late
• Examiner illness • Candidate illness during exam… • Patient illness • Fire alarm • Last minute changes to scenarios • ….
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What else might be a challenge?
Wrong scenarios for stations 2, 4 & 5 Mobile phone issues Faulty equipment Examiners falling asleep Examiners knowing candidates Keeping up morale if candidates don’t
perform well……
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Supervise trainee examiners
Ensure trainees: • Attend the examiner briefing • Calibrate and shadow-mark Station 1 or 3 • Discuss marking and shadow-mark Station 2 or 4 • Calibrate and shadow-mark Station 5
What you’re looking for: • Concordance with examiners • Engaged, inquisitive and enthusiastic!
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Assist with post-exam administration
• To comply with data protection legislation, delete any digital photos and/or spreadsheets containing candidate marks
• Complete the centre audit form, to be returned to the College in the PACES admin box
• Complete the trainee examiner form and return to the College in the PACES admin box
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Finally….
Thank the host team! Thank the host management team eg
CEO, MD Remember just how much work has
gone into preparation…..