PLAB Right offers a unique training opportunity for doctors appearing in the PLAB 2 exam. PLAB Right academy was established in 2005 and has 15 years of experience in training doctors for the PLAB exam. Unlike other academies PLAB Right does not let doctors who have just passed the PLAB exam to teach or to assess you in mock tests.
Mission
Our teaching focuses on upskilling overseas doctors to fully prepare them for the PLAB exam and not ask them to rote learn scripts of OSCE. We believe in empowering doctors to boost their confidence and skills. We focus on teaching 25 strategies to deal with any clinical situation that may appear in the PLAB exam. This approach makes a doctor competent and also prepares them for new PLAB scenarios.
Changes to PLAB 2
Since 2019, GMC has introduced many changes to the exam: "Cloning" of OSCE, random computerised selection of stations and post exam allocation of rest stations. This has resulted in a sudden drop in the pass rate of the PLAB 2 exam. Most of the PLAB academies focus on rote learning scripts of the stations and this could account for the difficulties experienced by some doctors in passing the changed PLAB 2 exam. At PLAB Right we focus on helping doctors understand the logic and rationale and we empower them to deal with challenging clinical situations according to the GMC good medical practice guidelines.
Recent Changes to PLAB 2 - 2019
Details of changes made to PLAB 2 since 2019
Professor Adrian Freeman conducted an external review of PLAB exams and made recommendations in 2019. Click here for the review document
Cloning
Cloning of OSCE stations brings unpredictable variations in OSCE scenarios which diminishes the candidate’s ability to use rote learned scripts. Cloning of OSCE stations involves creating different patient scenarios for the same question.
Allocation of rest stations
Rest stations are stations that are conducted as normal OSCE stations but not counted towards the result. After the exam, GMC determines which stations should be classed as rest stations and this depends on the performance of the group. OSCE stations that have not been able to differentiate performance of candidates are likely to be classed as rest stations. This includes stations in which all candidates have managed to do well or have done very badly.
Automatic random selection of OSCE scenarios for the exams
GMC has over 350 OSCE scenarios in their question bank. In the past, examiners were manually selecting OSCE scenarios for the exam. This resulted in some OSCE stations being the favourites and frequently appearing in the exam. Professor Adrian Freeman recommended automatic computerised selection of OSCE scenarios from the full question bank. This is likely to make the PLAB 2 exam more difficult because it would be impossible to predict OSCE scenarios that will appear in the exam.
Full PLAB 2 Course
Course Dates 2021/2022
2021
December 10 -20
2022
January 07 - 17
January 21- 31
February 04 -14
February 18 -28
March 04 - 14
March 18 - 28
Course Schedule
Course timing 10 am - 8 pm except for the first day.
£250 discount for doctors who have previously attended a different PLAB 2 course
What we offer
Group study at any time. Centre is open 24 x7
Supervised practise sessions
Simman session
Onsite Accommodation Avilable
This is the only PLAB Course taught by senior clinicians
Learn strategies to approach various OSCE scenarios
Free VISA guidance and accommodation confirmation letter
Group Study after the course
Exam focused teaching
24 X 7 Access to manikins until the exam
Can repeat the course for free (without mock test)
Mock Tests
We offer 3 mock tests
16 Stations GMC PLAB OSCE mock tests
Trained actors and trainers conduct mock tests
We do not allow recently passed PLAB candidates to assess mock tests
High quality mock tests similar to what you would expect in the real GMC exam
Two midpoint mock tests and one mock test on the last day of the course
Additional mock tests can be booked for £40 per mock test. Use the discount code EXTRA at checkout
We also conduct two days of Brainstorming Mock Sessions to cover additional 50 stations.
Condensed ONLINE PLAB 2 COURSE
Specifically designed for doctors reappearing in PLAB 2 exam but also suitable for those who have attended other academies.
For doctors who are re-appearing in PLAB 2
Two days online course
To understand reasons for failing in PLAB 2
To gain better understanding of what is expected in PLAB 2 exam
Learn about changes to PLAB 2 since 2019
Effects of "cloning" of OSCE scenarios and how to deal with them
Learn 25 strategies and become competent to solve any OSCE scenario
Be fully prepared to deal with new OSCE scenario
Get trained by consultants with PLAB 2 experience
Additional 1:1 consultation to review your previous exam result to understand the reasons for the low score
Focus of the course will be on communication skills
£250 for two days course. Until 31 December 2021 at discounted price of £100.
Next Course is on 26 and 27 December
25 Strategies
History
Counselling
Examinations
History of a PC
Taking Consent
Systemic Examination
Review History
Providing Information
Joint Examination
Specific History
Addressing Concerns
Intimate Examination
Follow-up History
Life style modification
Specific Examinations
Telephone Assessment
Breaking Bad News
Emergency Assessments
Accepting a referral
Open Disclosure
Discharge Planning
Telephone to senior
Procedures
Suicide Risk Assessment
Handover
Sterile Procedures
Medical Risk Assessment
Speaking to colleague
Non- Sterile Procedures
Other Assessments
Teaching
Course Schedule
Day
Morning Session
9.30 - 2pm
Afternoon Session
2.30 - 5.30
Evening Session
6.00 - 7.30
Friday
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Registration and Introduction
Saturday
Clinical examinations
Introduction to history taking
History taking
Sunday
Clinical procedures
Clinical examinations
History taking
Monday
First Mock Test
SIMMAN (High fidelity manikin)
Reflection and consolidating
Tuesday
Clinical Speciality
Ethics
Communication skills in history Roleplay
Wednesday
Communication skills workshop
Communication skills workshop
Management of common clinical scenarios
Thursday
Second Mock Test
Challenging clinical situations
Reflection and consolidating
Friday
Supervised practice
Supervised practice
Counselling roleplays
Saturday
Counselling roleplays and feedback - Brainstorming mock sessions
Counselling roleplays and feedback - Brainstorming mock sessions
History roleplays and feedback - Brainstorming mock sessions
Sunday
History roleplays and feedback - Brainstorming mock sessions
History roleplays and feedback - Brainstorming mock sessions
History roleplays and feedback - Brainstorming mock sessions
Monday
Third Mock Test
Reflection and consolidating
Gallery
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Study Materials
Course manual
Guide you through the course
For last minute exam preparation
What do we offer?
20 Strategies
All 300 OSCE stations are divided in to 20 categories. Each category has its own approach and structure. With these strategies any OSCE station can be solved without prior knowledge including new stations
Teachers
PLAB Right is the only course that has a team of experienced teachers with over 10 years of experience of teaching for PLAB Exam.
MANUAL
Course manual contains comprehensive up to date information about over 300 OSCE stations. The manual contains all new OSCE scenarios that have appeared in the exam since September 2016 (New format). We will send you a FREE manual when you register for the course.
Small Groups
Unlike other courses, we limit the number of students in the class to ensure interactive teaching and 1:1 supervision.
We focus on individual needs of the students to help them improve their communication skills
Mock tests
We conduct mock tests with experienced English actors to simulate the actual exam.
Full course includes 3 mock tests and Brainstorming Mock sessions
Financial Support
At PLAB Right, we offer pay later schemes for deserving cadidates. Candidates can send us an email explaining their circumstances and we will respond within 4 working days.
On Site Accommodation
PLAB Right is the only PLAB Training Centre that offers onsite accommodation. Save time and money in travel. Safe and secure. This creates an excellent atmosphere for group study. We are the only centre that is open 24 x 7. You can practise at any time at your convenience
OPEN 24 X 7
Our centre is open 24 hours a day and you can practise at any time. You can stay with us in our comfortable onsite accommodation to participate in group study. Best atmosphere for group study.
Option to repeat the course (without mock test) for FREE
Special Offers
Group discount of £100 per candidate fro group of 3
This includes Full PLAB 2 course, any duration of accommodation as per your requirement, pick up from Manchester Airport and drop to your exam, job guarantee and you pay us when you start working.
Pay £250 on arrival and pay £350 + 85/week of accommodation after start working. Total: Depends on your length of accommodation
Established in 2005. We are a team of Consultants, GPs and experienced trainers. We have been training overseas doctors for PLAB exam for over 15 years. Unlike other training centre, we don’t ask PLAB candidates to teach. We believe that PLAB training lays foundation for future career and we aim to provide comprehensive teaching that gives doctors best chance to pass PLAB exam and also succeed in their career.
We believe that the group study is essential for the success in PLAB exam. We are the only residential PLAB 2 course provider in UK. We have onsite accommodation and it is open 24 hours a day. It is a perfect place to practise with peers and excel in the exam
Experience
Established in 2005 and we have over 15 years of experience in training for PLAB exam
senior TEAM
Team of Consultants and GPs
Pass Rate
Excellent Pass Rate
Standard
We do not allow recently passed PLAB doctors to teach in the course
Our Associates
Our Team
With over 10 years of experience in teaching for PLAB Exam. Est 2005
Surya
Consultant Psychiatrist
Surya is one of the founding members of PLAB Right. He has over 14 years’ experience of training overseas doctors for PLAB Exam.
Suresh
Professor in University and Consultant Neurologist
Suresh has excelled in his career in UK and has been kind to offer guidence to overseas doctors. He has been instrumental in the preparation of training modules, manual and course structure.
Nagesh
Consultant Pediatrician
Nagesh is founding member of PLAB Right. He is a consultant Pediatrician.
Kate
Senior Nurse and Education Department Lead
Kate has been part of our team from 2005. She now has more than 12 years’ experience in teaching doctors for PLAB exam. She is a Nurse by profession and she is a senior manager in NHS.
AJAY
General Practitioner
Ajay is a GP and has been involved with PLAB Right for over 8 years. Being a GP he has breadth of knowledge and skills.
Sharath
General Practitioner
Sharath is a GP and has been teaching for PLAB students for over 8 years. He works closely with Ajay to teach clinical skills. Clinical procedures. Both Ajay and Sharath has played a key role in maintaining high standard of the course and high success rate of our doctors.
Mani
General Practitioner
Mani is a GP and has been teaching for PLAB students for over 6 years. His special interest is in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Umar
Specialist Registrar
Umar is the new member of plab right team. He joined us two years ago. He is a senior registrar. He has gone through PLAB process and has good understanding of the exam. He is a lovely person and an accomplised teacher.
Testimonials
I would never have passed my PLAB 2 had I not taken the 11-day course at PlabRight. Over and above preparing you for examinations, the whole team there does a wonderful job in making you a better doctor and ensuring that you are as ready as you can be to work in the UK.
Great place to prepare for PLAB 2. You are covered from all flanks: teachers that tell you exactly what you need to know and how they will ask it; students to practice with and agencies’ personnel that will give you advice and help you find a job. That way you only have to worry about studying.
I wanted to find a place close to Manchester where I could prepare to sit the PLAB2 exam. I found PLAB Right via its webpage. And I am glad I did: I got exactly the sort of preparation I needed for the test.
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