There will be four broad prioritisation categories for allocating candidates living and working in the UK to available PACES places.
All candidates, irrespective of their prioritisation category are encouraged to apply.
Category 1
- In IMY3/ACCS CT3/ST3 (with a National Training Number (NTN))
- 2024/1 candidates in UK centres that were cancelled (irrespective of whether they hold an NTN)
Category 2a
- In IMY2/ACCS CT2 with an NTN and a pass in Part 2 Written at time of application
- Completed CMT/IMT at any time with a pass in Part 2 Written at time of application (irrespective of whether they hold an NTN)
- Those who are not in a recognised UK training post, with a Pass in Part 2 Written at time of application but who are intending to apply for Higher Specialty Training in 2024 with a valid Alternative Certificate* (irrespective of whether they hold an NTN). Please note that candidates will be required to provide evidence of their alternative certificate before they are allocated a place in the examination.
Category 2b
- In IMY2/ACCS CT2 with an NTN but without a pass in Part 2 Written at time of application
- Completed CMT/IMT at any time without a pass in Part 2 Written at time of application (irrespective of whether they hold an NTN)
- Those who are not in a recognised UK training post, without a Pass in Part 2 Written at time of application, but who are intending to apply for Higher Specialty Training in 2024 with a valid Alternative Certificate* (irrespective of whether they hold an NTN). Please note that candidates will be required to provide evidence of their alternative certificate before they are allocated a place in the examination.
Category 3
- In IMY1/ACCS CT1 with an NTN
Category 4a
- Other UK applicants who have previously applied but not been offered a UK PACES place (irrespective of whether they hold an NTN).
Category 4b
- All other UK applicants
*See the HEE Physician Higher Specialty Training Recruitment website for full details of the requirements for alternative certificate.