The PLAB is relevant for international medical graduates as all overseas doctors wishing to work in the United Kingdom are required to pass the PLAB, unless exempted. The PLAB is designed to assess the candidates' professional medical knowledge. Before sitting the PLAB, all candidates are required to pass the IELTS to prove their English language proficiency; the required minimum overall IELTS band score is 7.0 (minimum).
Structure
The PLAB test has two parts:
- Part 1 Consists of three medical written papers: multiple-choice question examination, clinical problem solving examination, photographic material examination It is necessary to pass these three papers at a single sitting to pass Part 1
- Part 2 This will test your clinical and communication skills. You will only be eligible to apply for entry to Part 2 if you pass Part 1 and you must take Part 2 within three years of passing Part 1
Results
Pass-fail exam; results are valid for three months
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
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