Category: PLAB Route to the UK
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Understanding Doctor Levels in the NHS: From F1 to Consultant
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If you’re new to the UK medical system, the different titles — F1, F2, SHO, registrar, consultant — can be confusing. Here’s a straightforward guide to what each level means…
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IMGs Beware: Why UK Specialty Training Might Soon Get Out of Reach
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UKRDC Specialty Training Policy: What It Means for International Doctors The BMA (British Medical Association) recently published an FAQ about the UK Resident Doctors Collaborative (UKRDC) specialty training prioritisation policy.…
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How Competitive Are UK Medical Specialties? A 3-Year Comparison (2023–2025)
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When looking at UK specialty training competition ratios, it helps to first understand two key ideas: levels and ratios. Levels are simply the entry points into specialty training. For most…
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How Iranian Doctors Are Doing in PLAB2
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If you are planning to sit PLAB or just curious about how doctors from different parts of the world do in the exam, the General Medical Council (GMC) publishes annual…
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Step 6: Job Hunting in the UK After GMC Registration
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Step 6: Job Hunting in the UK After GMC Registration Congratulations. You have passed PLAB, obtained your GMC registration, and are now officially eligible to work in the NHS. The…
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Step 5: Clinical Attachments in the UK – Your Bridge into NHS Practice
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Once you have your GMC registration, you can officially work in the UK. But here’s the truth I learned quickly, the licence is only the starting point. You still need…
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Step 4: Full GMC Registration for International Medical Graduates After PLAB 2
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1) Evidence of your primary medical qualification (PMQ) 2) Evidence of your internship or clinical experience 3) Demonstrating your knowledge of English 4) Your passport 5) Your certificate(s) of good…
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Step 3: Pass PLAB 2 – Show You Are Ready to Work as a Doctor in the UK
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Step 3: Pass PLAB 2 – Show You Are Ready to Work as a Doctor in the UK If PLAB 1 was about knowledge, PLAB 2 is about showing you…
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Step 2: Pass PLAB 1 — It Is More Doable Than You Think
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Step 2: Pass PLAB 1 — It Is More Doable Than You Think Many doctors find PLAB 1 manageable with a focused study plan. PLABable can be enough for preparation…
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Step 1: Meet the English Language Requirement
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Feature IELTS Academic OET Medicine Purpose General academic English test accepted by many institutions worldwide English test designed specifically for healthcare professionals Accepted by GMC Yes (must be Academic version)…