UKMLA
UKMLA vs PLAB- what’s changed! UKMLA vs PLAB- what’s changed! With the latest news coming in from GMC regarding UKMLA finally being implemented in 2024, there may be questions popping up in your head regarding what it implies for you. Whether you are an International Medical Graduate already in the middle of your PLAB […]
Mock Tests and Practice Sessions- Why They Are Crucial for PLAB 2
Mock Tests and Practice Sessions- Why They Are Crucial for PLAB 2 Mock Tests and Practice Sessions- Why They Are Crucial for PLAB 2 Unlike PLAB1 which is a written exam, PLAB2 is a practical assessment that evaluates a candidate’s clinical and communication skills in a simulated clinical environment. Although all IMGs have appeared in […]
Study Groups vs. Solo Study: Pros and Cons for PLAB 2 Preparation
Study Groups vs. Solo Study: Pros and Cons for PLAB 2 Preparation Study Groups vs. Solo Study: Pros and Cons for PLAB 2 Preparation A common dilemma among PLAB2 aspirants: should they opt for study groups or choose solo study? Both approaches have their merits and drawbacks, so let’s explore the pros and cons of […]
UKMLA – All You Need to Know
UKMLA – All You Need to Know UKMLA- all you need to know UKMLA is just around the corner and raising a lot of apprehension in International Medical Graduates regarding their plans of medical practice in the UK. Worry not, for all you seek is addressed here. What is UKMLA? UKMLA is the new two-part […]
5 phrases and questions to avoid in PLAB2
5 phrases and questions to avoid in PLAB2 5 phrases and questions to avoid in PLAB2 5 phrases and questions to avoid in PLAB2 PLAB2 is not just about clinical knowledge but also about interpersonal skills and holistic management of the station. Just as important as knowing what to say, is to know what not […]
Why being scripted doesn’t work in PLAB2?
Why being scripted doesn’t work in PLAB2? Why being scripted doesn’t work in PLAB2? Don’t get us wrong- scripts work, being scripted doesn’t. Scripts are to give you frameworks, a structure to consultations and an example of how stations look and feel like. Anyone who tells you to memorize scripts is giving you the wrong […]
Tips for your first job in NHS as IMG
Tips for your first job in NHS as IMG Tips for your first job in NHS as IMG Tips for your first job in NHS as IMG So you have registered with the GMC, landed your first job and arrived in the UK. You realise it is not the end but the beginning of a […]
Traveling to the UK for PLAB2- FAQs
Traveling to the UK for PLAB2- FAQs Traveling to the UK for PLAB2- FAQs Most of the IMGs appearing for PLAB2 travel to the UK for the first time and while everyone has appeared in OSCE like scenarios during medical school(college), the idea of appearing in one in a foreign land can be daunting. The […]
Changing PLAB exam date
Changing PLAB exam date Changing PLAB exam date PLAB exams(both 1 and 2) are well booked in advance and at times, something unexpected may cause you to need a change of date. It might be for: Preponing the exam Postponing the exam Cancelling the exam Swapping dates with another Preponing/postponing the exam GMC does not […]
Landing your first job in the NHS- queries answered!
Landing your first job in the NHS- queries answered! Landing your first job in the NHS- queries answered! If you are reading this, you probably have cleared PLAB 1 &2- if so, pat yourself on the back for a job well done and accept our congratulations! If you are still in the PLAB journey but […]