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Join our PLAB 1 specialist, Dr. Adam Jakes, on 4th August for the final live revision webinars ahead of the exam on the 8th. 

We will guide you through essential high-yield topics to help you secure every possible mark.

Sessions include:

• ECG Masterclass

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology Essentials

• ⁠Last-Minute Revision Webinar

These are the last webinars before the exam - make sure you’re fully prepared.

Our PLAB 1 specialist, Dr. Adam Jakes, will be delivering three targeted webinars this Monday, 4th August 2025. These include:

• ECG Masterclass

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Essentials

• Last-Minute Revision Webinar

Each session is individually designed to focus on key high-yield areas commonly tested in the PLAB 1 exam, offering focused guidance and clarity in the final stages of your preparation. 

To learn more and register, please click the link below.

We are pleased to announce that our PLAB 1 specialist, Dr. Adam Jakes, will be delivering three targeted webinars on 4th August 2025. These include:

• ECG Masterclass

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Essentials

• Last-Minute Revision Webinar

Each session is individually designed to focus on key high-yield areas commonly tested in the PLAB 1 exam, offering focused guidance and clarity in the final stages of your preparation. 

To learn more and register, please click the link below.

We are holding a two-day PLAB 2 focused revision course, led by PLAB 2 specialist Dr Baz Bakhtyar Mohammed, on 31st July and 1st August 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM (UK time).

This interactive course offers structured revision across a range of PLAB 2 station types, including history taking, ethics, and follow-ups. Participants will benefit from guided practice, peer observation, and tailored feedback aimed at improving confidence and performance.

Cost: £15 (includes access to both days, summary sheet, and WhatsApp group).

Spaces are limited to ensure quality interaction - early registration is advised.

Join Dr Xin You Tai TODAY from 1.30 - 3.30 PM (UK time) for a focused session on mastering differential diagnosis and evidence-based exam strategies to boost your PLAB preparation. 

Join us TODAY, 24 July from 1 PM to 3 PM (UK time) for a deep-dive, clinically focused webinar designed to bring clarity to the most confusing parts of neuroanatomy.

You will learn how to approach over 25 stroke and neurology scenarios. Simple frameworks for understanding brain lesions. High-yield, exam-ready strategies to boost retention. A methodical, PLAB-focused approach to “Where is the lesion?”.

The NHS has been under immense pressure in recent years. Resident doctor strikes, ballooning patient waitlists, and ever-tightening budgets have taken a toll on a system once regarded as world-class in both training and service delivery. Morale is not what it used to be. That much is clear. However, one thing remains unchanged: the NHS still heavily relies on international medical graduates (IMGs). In fact, around 40 to 45% of NHS doctors are IMGs. So, while the road may feel more uphill than before, the NHS still needs you.

There is no denying that the job market for IMGs has shifted. Just a few years ago, it was not uncommon for hospitals to offer jobs to candidates immediately after PLAB 2. Today, things are more competitive, particularly for non-training trust grade roles. Many hospitals now prefer candidates with UK experience, especially in high-pressure specialities. For those requiring Tier 2 sponsorship, shortlisting can be more difficult. Nevertheless, the door is far from closed. Many smaller towns and understaffed trusts are actively recruiting IMGs, often with less competition than in larger cities.

It is easy to feel discouraged midway through the PLAB journey, especially with stories circulating about delayed interviews or limited job offers. However, there are still many reasons to remain optimistic. The NHS is facing a serious retention crisis, with many UK-trained doctors choosing to work in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the Middle East. This is evident in the recent resident doctor strikes. That brain drain creates space for newcomers. At the same time, routes such as direct entry into training posts, particularly in General Practice and Psychiatry, remain accessible and offer long-term security. New roles are also emerging. Non-training fellowships, clinical fellow posts and CESR-linked positions are expanding across the UK. IMGs today are entering the system better prepared than ever before.

If you are applying to the NHS, a few strategies may improve your chances. Be open to relocating outside of major cities such as London, Birmingham or Manchester. Begin building your UK network early by attending webinars and arranging clinical attachments during your PLAB 2 visit. Strengthen your CV with research, audits, teaching and quality improvement projects, even if you are still based in your home country.

Yes, getting a job in the NHS is harder than it once was. However, it is far from impossible. Thousands of IMGs secure roles each year. The NHS may be under strain, but it continues to welcome those who arrive with commitment, competence and compassion.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s high-yield neurology webinar, expertly designed to support your PLAB 1 exam revision.

This focused session will take you through the A–Z of functional neuroanatomy and stroke localisation, using over 25 carefully constructed cases, brain imaging examples, and exam-style questions to sharpen your clinical reasoning and exam performance.

Expect practical memory tools, clear explanations of brainstem and cord presentations, and powerful revision strategies to help you confidently answer “Where is the lesion?”

This webinar isn’t just about passing - it’s about building lasting understanding that you can carry into practice.

Spots are limited - register now via the link below.

Paediatrics is one of the most high-yield and challenging areas in the PLAB 1 exam. If you’re finding it difficult to navigate topics related to toddlers and older children, this focused revision session is not to be missed.

Children in PLAB

TODAY | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UK time)

Led by Dr Dominic Carr, Paediatrics Specialist

This live session will cover key topics including paediatric emergencies, respiratory conditions, infections, and fluid management - all aligned with the PLAB 1 exam format.

It is recommended to have a strong grasp of neonatal and paediatric conditions, developmental milestones, and paediatric emergencies. These are frequently tested areas and essential to passing PLAB 1.

Due to the breadth and complexity of the subject, we have divided our paediatrics webinar series into two sessions:

Babies in PLAB Webinar - TODAY, 23 July 2025, 11 AM - 1 PM (UK time) 

Key topics include milestones, feeding issues, vaccinations, and more. 

Paediatrics is a high-yield topic for PLAB 1, and this session will provide essential insights to enhance your preparation.