UK exam for international medical graduates. Part 1: 180 MCQs; Part 2: 16 OSCEs.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- General Medical Council (UK)
- Provider/Administrator
- GMC
- Official Website(s)
- https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/plab
- Exam Types
- Part 1 and Part 2
- Structure
- Part 1: 180 MCQs in 3 hours; Part 2: 16 OSCE stations (8 mins each)
- Format
- Computer-based + in-person OSCE
- Results Time
- 2-4 weeks
- Scoring System
- Pass/fail
- Certificate Format
- Digital confirmation via GMC
- Certificate Validity
- 2 years (for progression)
- How to Verify Certificate
- Via GMC register
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Verified by GMC
- Academic Use
- Yes
- Immigration Use
- Yes
- Available in Ukraine
- No
- Available in Gulf Countries
- Yes
- Can Be a Test Center
- No
- Docs & Photos Needed
- Passport, primary medical qualification, IELTS/OET proof
- Application Process
- Apply via GMC online system
- Phone Numbers
- +44 161 923 6602
- General Emails
- plab@gmc-uk.org
