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Guideline updates and platform news, kept current.

What's new in the platform, which guidelines changed, and how top candidates translated updates into passing strategy.

Study strategy

MedRevisions vs Plabable PLAB: 2026 Question Bank Comparison

When comparing MedRevisions vs Plabable PLAB, candidates are evaluating two distinct revision strategies.

28 Apr 2026 · 8 min

Study strategy

Pastest PLAB vs MedRevisions: 2026 Question Bank Comparison

When comparing Pastest PLAB vs MedRevisions (now operating as PLABRevisions), the choice depends entirely on your exam focus.

28 Apr 2026 · 8 min

Exam updates

PLAB 1 November 2025: Decision-Order Stems and Near-Correct Distractors

A trend analysis from the November 2025 PLAB 1 sitting — nuanced ethics, near-correct distractors, and management-order decisions.

07 Dec 2025 · 7 min

Study strategy

PLAB 1 3-Month Study Plan: Essential Strategy | MedRevisions

Pass the PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT with this structured 3-month study plan. Learn how to cover the GMC MLA Content Map efficiently using high-yield questions.

19 Jan 2026 · 6 min

Free questions

Free PLAB & UKMLA Questions: Weekly Rotation | MedRevisions

Access free PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT questions mapped to the GMC MLA Content Map. Build a weekly revision rotation to identify knowledge gaps before your exam.

07 Jan 2026 · 5 min

Platform news

Platform News: Q1 2026 — Personalised Notes, Mind Maps, and Exam Debrief

What's new for PLAB 1 candidates this quarter: personalised revision notes after every block, mind maps for every specialty, and exam debrief with timing analytics on every full 180-question mock.

17 Mar 2026 · 5 min

Exam updates

UKMLA & PLAB Ethics: 2026 Scenarios | MedRevisions

Master UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1 ethics questions. Learn to navigate 2026 communication scenarios, consent, and confidentiality using GMC guidelines.

27 Feb 2026 · 8 min

Study strategy

PLAB 1 & UKMLA AKT: 12-Week Mock Routine | MedRevisions

Build a sustainable 12-week PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT mock exam routine. Balance practice volume, wrong-answer debriefs, and recovery to prevent burnout.

15 Feb 2026 · 7 min

Guideline updates

July 2023 NICE Guidelines for UKMLA & PLAB 1 | MedRevisions

Learn how the July 2023 NICE guideline updates for VTE and cancer screening impact UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1 exam stems. Master the latest clinical pathways.

11 Jul 2023 · 8 min

Guideline updates

PLAB 1 Notes Update 2025: Nephrology & EM | MedRevisions

Discover the January 2025 PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT notes update. Review new NICE CKD staging, dermatology differentials, and emergency medicine protocols.

19 Jan 2025 · 6 min

Guideline updates

May 2024 PLAB Guidelines: Cardio & Resp | MedRevisions

Historical May 2024 PLAB guideline updates for cardiology and respiratory management. Review past NICE and BTS changes or access current revision notes.

09 May 2024 · 8 min

Platform news

March 2024 MedRevisions Platform Update | MedRevisions

Review the March 2024 MedRevisions platform update. Discover our redesigned navigation, mobile PLAB 1 practice tools, and expanded UKMLA explanations.

14 Mar 2024 · 5 min

Guideline updates

PLAB Guideline Update 2023: Diabetes & BP | MedRevisions

Review the historical PLAB guideline update 2023 for diabetes and hypertension. Verify NICE changes against current UKMLA and PLAB 1 clinical notes.

19 Nov 2023 · 7 min

Platform news

2023 PLAB Question Bank Launch History | MedRevisions

Explore the May 2023 launch of the MedRevisions PLAB question bank. Learn how our platform evolved to offer 5,000+ GMC UKMLA-mapped questions.

04 May 2023 · 5 min

Student success

PLAB Pass Results 2026: Proven Study Habits | MedRevisions

Analyze the latest 2026 PLAB pass results to discover the exact study habits, mock exam routines, and MLA Content Map strategies that guarantee success.

11 Mar 2026 · 9 min

Exam updates

UKMLA August 2025 Update: New Exam Patterns | MedRevisions

Discover the August 2025 updates for the UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1 exams. We detail new multi-system question patterns mapped to the GMC MLA Content Map.

25 Sept 2025 · 6 min

Guideline updates

May 2025 UKMLA & PLAB Guideline Updates | MedRevisions

Discover the May 2025 NICE guideline updates for UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1. Learn what changed, how to revise fast, and practice updated clinical scenarios.

04 May 2025 · 7 min

Exam updates

February 2025 PLAB Exam Patterns & Management | MedRevisions

The February 2025 PLAB exam shifted toward management-sequence precision. Learn how to prioritize immediate vs definitive actions to pass.

14 Feb 2025 · 7 min

Exam updates

PLAB 1 Nov 2024 Trends: Pharmacology Updates | MedRevisions

Analyze the November 2024 PLAB 1 exam trends. Discover why deeper pharmacology knowledge, BNF drug interactions, and acute care decision trees are vital to pass.

11 Nov 2024 · 8 min

Platform news

PLAB 1 & UKMLA Smart Notes Expansion | MedRevisions

Discover the October 2024 expansion of our PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT smart notes library. Master 240+ new clinical topics aligned with the MLA Content Map.

17 Oct 2024 · 5 min

Exam updates

PLAB 1 August 2024 Exam Analysis & Time Management | Brand

The PLAB 1 August 2024 exam featured longer clinical stems and tighter time limits. Learn how to filter distractors and manage time effectively.

21 Aug 2024 · 7 min

Exam updates

PLAB 1 Feb 2024 Trends: Communication & Pharma | MedRevisions

Discover key PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT February 2024 exam trends. Learn how to tackle integrated communication scenarios and BNF-applied pharmacology questions.

07 Feb 2024 · 6 min

Exam updates

PLAB August 2023 Exam Patterns & Feedback | MedRevisions

Discover key themes from the PLAB August 2023 exam. Learn why paediatrics, obstetrics, and NICE-aligned safeguarding questions dominated this sitting.

17 Aug 2023 · 6 min