PLAB from British Council
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PLAB from British Council
What is the PLAB test
PLAB stands for 'The Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board'. The PLAB test is for doctors who have
qualified overseas and who wish to practice medicine in the UK under limited registration. The test assesses a
doctor's ability to work safely in a first appointment as a senior house officer (SHO) in a UK NHS hospital
How many parts are there in the PLAB test
There are two parts
Part 1 contains 200 questions. It consists of extended matching questions (EMQ) and single best answer
questions. It lasts three hours
Part 2 is a 14-station objective structured clinical examination. It lasts approximately one hour and 40 minutes
For how long are the results valid
You must pass Part 2 within three years of passing Part 1. Your result is valid for three years
What are the entry requirements for the PLAB test
Before taking the test, you must have
A primary medical qualification accepted for limited registration as listed in the WHO (World Health
Organisation) Directory of Medical Schools
Taken IELTS (Academic modules) and attained at least 7.0 as an overall score and minimum 7.0 for all of the
four language skills. For further information please visit the General Medical Council website
Twelve months postgraduate clinical experience from teaching hospitals
Where can I sit the test
Part 1 may be taken in the UK and at the following overseas locations
Egypt (Cairo), Bulgaria, Dubai, India, Nigeria, Pakistan
Part 2 may be taken in the UK only
When is the test held in Egypt
Part 1 is held in Cairo twice a year
The deadline for registration is 8 weeks prior to the test date. The dates for 2011 are
Test date: 15 March 2011
Closing date (overseas): 18 January 2011
Test date: 8 September 2011
Closing date (overseas): 14 July 2011
d]How can I apply for Part 1 in Cairo
All applications must be made on line through the GMC website [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط]
Go to [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] , select registration in the green bar at the top of the page, and select the registration
services for doctor's box, then register
The best way to find out about available places is to log in to MyGMC and look in the My PLAB section
What are the fees for Part 1 and how can I pay them
Part 1 is £ 145 must be paid by credit card online. Please visit the General Medical Council website: [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط]
uk.org
Who is exempted from the IELTS
The following groups do not have to provide an IELTS Test Result Form
Those qualified in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA)
UK citizens who have worked as doctors elsewhere in the EEA and
who are exercising their right of free
movement under European law
UK and non-EEA nationals whose EEA-national spouses are exercising their right of free movement by coming
to work in the UK
These exceptions are a matter of European law and are not areas in which the GMC has any discretion
The fact of UK citizenship alone does not entitle you to claim exemption from IELTS
How many times can I attempt the test
There is no limit on the number of attempts at Part 1. You may only take Part 2 of the test 4 times. If you fail at the
fourth attempt you will have to take Part 1 again
Do you provide any training for the test or recommend courses
No. We suggest you refer to the standard medical textbooks used in the UK medical schools. You should also refer
to the GMC booklets Advice to Candidates. There are separate booklets for Part 1 and Part 2
What happens after I register for the test in Cairo
After you apply for the test and once the deadline for application is over, you will receive an email from GMC
confirming your registration, your place, the venue and the starting time of the test
What should I bring with me on the day of the exam
You must bring your passport, your admission letter, a pencil, an eraser and a pencil sharpener
When will I receive my results
Part 1 - results are usually available four weeks after the test
Part 2 - results are usually available two weeks after the test
The exact date for the release of the results is announced at the test date.
Results are available on the GMC
website the day after the results has been sent out by post. Candidates from Egypt collect their results from the
British Council Cairo
The GMC will post the results directly to candidates from outside Egypt to the address
mentioned on their application form on the date of result release
We do not give results over the phone, by email or by fax
Can I apply for a remark
If you want your final mark to be checked you must request this in writing
Please note that a clerical check does not
mean your examination will be remarked; it is a check to ensure that your marks have been transcribed correctly
If you would like us to undertake a clerical check, contact the PLAB Test Section of the GMC, 350 Euston Road,
London NW1 3JN within 28 days of the results being posted. You must enclose a cheque for £40 made out to the
General Medical Council, and we will respond within 10 working days of receiving your request
What is the GMC website and their contact details
Website: [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط]
Email: [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط]
Phone: +44 (0) 16 1923 6602
For more detailed information about registration, contact the British Council Cairo
[ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط]
T +20 (0)2 19789
F +20 (0)2 33443076
Or visit [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط]
N.B. We can organise exams for people with disabilities. Please contact us as soon as possible, and at least three
months before the chosen date for your exam, so we can together find the right solution for you
مواضيع مماثلة
» سؤال هام عن ال Plab
» أشمل وأدق التفاصيل عن PLAB
» المعادلة البريطانية للطب البشري - PLAB Part 1 - Preparation Course
» PLAB "Cairo" - Free Orientation Session - المعادلة البريطانية للطب البشري
» أشمل وأدق التفاصيل عن PLAB
» المعادلة البريطانية للطب البشري - PLAB Part 1 - Preparation Course
» PLAB "Cairo" - Free Orientation Session - المعادلة البريطانية للطب البشري
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