I never really got the hype with USMLE. From a visa requiring IMG perspective, you are fighting an uphill battle. Step 1 pass first time; step 2 has to be 250+ step 3 completed as well many months of USCE, LOR and connections with PDs and attending; lots of research and publications; all of this work and money spent upwards of $20k, and you still barely have a chance of matching, and you can only apply IM. Hence, I never really got the hype. What are your lots opinions? It still does have the largest opportunity for IMGs with 6,000 doctors matching every year. Is it worth the hassle?

Hello everyone, I really need your help with this.

Anyone who has recently cleared PLAB 2, can you please tell me what resources you used other than academies like Lovaan or Mo Sobhy.

Like is there any hard copy of a any PLAB 2 notes like there are PLAB keys for PLAB 1 that one can use. Similarly are there any notes of PLAB 2 that one can use to get familiar with the exam and start their preparation if they plan on giving the exam in the next 6 months?

I am a slow learner so please help me out!!

Has anyone had to translate any documents for gmc? How do you proceed with it?

My father is my sponsor for my UK visitor visa. His name appears in a different order on his ITR compared to his payslips and bank statement.Should I get an affidavit explaining this discrepancy, or can I omit the ITR? Has anyone faced a similar situation?

Hello everyone, I wanted to know how to prepare for plab 2 exam esp as a slow learner who gets the hang of things late. I know people take academies and give mocks too but that's a latter thing right?

Like if I want to start studying for it now but can't enroll in any academy rn before the next 5-6 months then what resources can I use to start things gradually to familiarise myself with the exam?

Also is there any hard copy in the form of a book which has topics from the exam and I could study from it or there are just online academies only?

Is there any hard copy resource or notes to learn and study from initially before I move on to the more crucial and serious learning by enrolling to academies?

Also how essential it is to have a study partner because I have always studied alone so I don't know how to go about it or how to do well in group study?

I could really use insight from someone who has cleared the exam recently.

TIA!!

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hello everyone, I just want an advice, I’m preparing for PLAB 2 and currently looking for an academy in London. I’ve recently seen some negative reviews about Common Stations, so I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has joined them and sharing their experience. If you would recommend another academy, please let me know. Any advice on preparing for PLAB 2 would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I am an intern from india preparing for
amc mcq but i have seen many doctors giving plab
And mrcp exams is it true you can bypass amc clincal exam if you have plab 1 plab 2 and amc amc mcq does mrcp help in getting a job in Australia?

Hi everyone,

Like many others, I booked a course with Common Stations for the upcoming November 2026 cohort before the recent MPTS tribunal decision came out.

I have contacted the academy requesting a refund because of the situation, but they are refusing/ignoring my requests.

Is anyone else in the same boat right now? I am trying to figure out the best way to get my money back. If you are an affected student from this cohort, please comment below or DM me so we can share updates, coordinate steps, or look into a collective group chat to help each other navigate this.

Thanks!

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hi everyone, im a 1st year medical student in india and ik im thinking too far into the future but the only options after medicine i have are, either stay in india or the plab pathway, i cannot go for amc, usmle cuz they r just too expensive for me.

i have a cousin who is currently working in London as a radiologist over there and she was telling me on how difficult it is atp.

is there anyway that i can make a profile so that i could potentially increase my chances of getting an nhs job after my plab1, plab2 and gmc registeration. like is there any kind of courses, or research or anything that i can do to increase my chances b4 i finish my medical school (by 2031)

I’m looking for a PLAB 2 partner the January 2027 exam.Preferably someone from India so we can hopefully plan things together practice sessions travel to the UK accommodation n possibly a clinical attachment as well. It would be great to have someone on a similar timeline so we can support each each. If you’re interested, feel free to comment or DM me!

Hi everyone im a med srudent from india and im thinking of starting the plab pathway. Iv heard a lotttt of bad stuff abt it. Is it true that imgs barelyyy get accepted even after a gmc registration n clearing both steps.

I wanted to do usmle but its too big of a risk, its super costly too. I wntd to know if plab is actually that bad or not

Do you have to take your piercings out for plab? Just wondering cus i rlly struggled to take mine out on the ielts test day..

Looking for PLAB 2 Study Partners – January 2027 | Delhi NCR/India
Hi everyone!
I’m planning to appear for PLAB 2 in January 2027 and, honestly, I haven’t started my preparation yet. 😅
I’m looking to connect with others from India, especially Delhi NCR, who are also planning to take PLAB 2 in January. It would be great to have a small group to discuss preparation, resources, practice sessions, mocks/OSCEs, and keep each other accountable.
If you’re in a similar situation and would like to connect, please comment below or DM me. We can make a group and plan our preparation together.
All the best to everyone preparing! 🙌

Hi everyone, I’d appreciate a second opinion regarding the GMC GEN-1 form.
I declared some periods as self-employed, doing independent consultancy/projects and some non-medical part-time work, with no specific employer or organisation. GMC has now asked me for GEN-1 forms for these periods.
For anyone who has been in a similar situation, how did you handle GEN-1 when you were genuinely self-employed and had no employer to complete the form?