For International Medical Graduates
Bridge your medical knowledge to UK clinical standards.
You already have the medical knowledge — but the PLAB 1 preparation tests it through a UK lens. Different guidelines, different terminology, different clinical priorities. PLABRevisions bridges that gap so you can focus on what actually changes, not re-learn what you already know.
The IMG challenge
You know medicine — but the exam tests UK medicine
Three hurdles every international doctor faces. Knowing them is the first step to overcoming them.
Different guidelines
Your medical school taught local protocols. UK exams test NICE, CKS, BNF, and SIGN — and the distinctions matter in every clinical vignette. Knowing the answer is not enough; you need the UK-specific answer.
Studying while working
Most IMGs prepare while working full-time, often in different time zones. You need a study method that fits around shifts, not the other way round. Mobile-first, asynchronous, and built for short sessions.
Unfamiliar exam format
180 SBAs in 3 hours with UK-specific clinical reasoning is a unique challenge. Speed, stamina, and a different clinical lens are all tested simultaneously — content knowledge alone is not enough.
How PLABRevisions helps
Every feature is built with IMGs in mind
Each tool addresses a specific challenge international doctors face — from unfamiliar guidelines to limited study time.
AI Professor
Ask "What does NICE say about…" and get instant answers
Stuck on a guideline you have never seen? Ask the AI Professor in plain English. It draws on NICE, CKS, BNF, and SIGN to explain UK management, and highlights where your existing knowledge may differ from UK practice.
AI Professor →Smart Notes
UK-specific notes that flag where your training diverges
Our notes are written around the MLA Content Map and explicitly call out areas where UK practice differs from common international approaches — so you close the gap, not just learn in parallel.
Smart notes →Study Essential
Cover the entire MLA Content Map with ~1,800 high-yield questions first
Before you dive into the full bank, Study Essential surfaces the highest-yield questions mapped to every MLA presentation. You cover the breadth of the exam efficiently, then deepen weak areas.
Study Essential mode →Mock exams
Practise under real exam conditions
180 questions, 3 hours, single paper — exactly like the real PLAB 1. Timed mocks build the pacing, stamina, and decision-making speed that content knowledge alone cannot give you.
Mock exams →Study-while-working strategy
You don't need to quit your job to pass PLAB 1
Most successful IMGs studied 15–20 hours per week over 3–4 months while working full-time. Here's how they structured it.
| Day | Hours | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 2–3 hrs/day | 30–50 questions + AI Professor review of weak areas |
| Saturday | 4–6 hrs | Full topic block + Smart Notes review |
| Sunday | 4–6 hrs | Timed mini-mock (90 Qs) or full mock exam |
- Mobile-first — the PWA works on your phone. Revise between patients, on the commute, or during breaks.
- Spaced repetition built in — questions resurface at optimal intervals so you retain more with less total study time.
- Study Essential mode ensures you cover the full MLA Content Map before going deep on any single topic.
- Offline-friendly notes you can download and review anywhere, even without internet access.
- Analytics show exactly which topics need more attention — no guesswork, no wasted hours on what you already know.
Your path to UK practice
From PLAB 1 to full GMC registration
PLAB 1 is the first milestone on a clear, structured pathway. Here's the road ahead.
PLAB 1
MLA-mapped SBA exam (180 questions, 3 hours)
PLAB 2
OSCE — clinical and professional skills (16 stations, Manchester)
Provisional GMC registration
Licence to practise in approved Foundation-equivalent posts
FY-equivalent post
Supervised clinical training in a UK hospital
Full GMC registration
Independent practice in the NHS, eligibility for specialty training
From doctors who've been where you are
IMGs who passed while working full-time
"I was working 60-hour weeks and thought serious exam prep was impossible. The mobile app and Study Essential mode let me fit in 30–40 questions on night shifts. Passed first attempt."
Dr Amina K.
PLAB 1 first attempt — studied while working full-time
"The biggest shock was how different UK guidelines are from what I learned. The AI Professor became my go-to for checking NICE recommendations. It saved me hours of searching."
Dr Ravi M.
PLAB 1 first attempt — IMG from India
"Mock exams were a game-changer. I was finishing with 40 minutes to spare in practice, which meant zero time panic on the real day. The analytics also showed me exactly which topics to revisit."
Dr Fatima S.
PLAB 1 first attempt — part-time prep over 4 months
Ready to bridge the gap to UK practice?
Free trial, no credit card. Built around NICE, BNF, CKS, and the MLA Content Map. Trusted by 30,000+ doctors since 2019.