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PLAB Study Plan for 3rd Year MBBS

The document outlines a personalized PLAB pathway and study plan for a 3rd year MBBS student, detailing timelines and preparation strategies for PLAB 1 and PLAB 2. It emphasizes building UK-style clinical thinking, utilizing specific resources, and maintaining a consistent weekly study routine. The plan also includes post-internship steps for transitioning to a doctor in the UK with expected salary details.

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PLAB Study Plan for 3rd Year MBBS

The document outlines a personalized PLAB pathway and study plan for a 3rd year MBBS student, detailing timelines and preparation strategies for PLAB 1 and PLAB 2. It emphasizes building UK-style clinical thinking, utilizing specific resources, and maintaining a consistent weekly study routine. The plan also includes post-internship steps for transitioning to a doctor in the UK with expected salary details.

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PLAB Pathway & Study Plan (For 3rd Year MBBS)

A) Personalized PLAB Timeline

3rd Year (Current):

- Build UK-style clinical thinking.

- Light PLABable questions, GeekyMedics, Zero to Finals.

- No pressure, just familiarity.

Final Year:

- IELTS/OET (4–6 weeks).

- EPIC verification parallel.

- Dedicated PLAB 1 prep (4–5 months).

- Take PLAB 1 near end of final year.

Internship:

- Prepare and take PLAB 2 in Manchester.

- Apply for GMC Registration.

- Start NHS job applications.

Post-Internship:

- Move to UK.

- Begin as FY2/SHO level doctor.

- Salary: £2300–£3200/month take-home, more with locums.

B) PLAB 1 Study Plan

Primary Resources:

- PLABable (main question bank).

- Pastest/OnExamination (optional).

- Zero to Finals (quick concepts).

- GeekyMedics + NICE summaries (clinical approach).

Weightage by System:

- Medicine: 40%

- Surgery: 15%

- OB-GYN: 12%

- Pediatrics: 10%

- Psychiatry: 8%
- Ethics & Communication: 15%

Weekly Routine (while in 3rd Year):

Mon: Cardio Qs (1.5 hrs)

Tue: Respiratory Qs (1.5 hrs)

Wed: Endocrine Qs (1.5 hrs)

Thu: Surgery/Abdomen Qs (1.5 hrs)

Fri: Psych + Ethics (1 hr)

Sat: Revise bookmarked/week’s notes (2 hrs)

Sun: Mini-Mock ~100 Qs (2–3 hrs)

Key Strategy:

- Consistency > Intensity.

- After every 200 Qs, revise mistakes and reasoning.

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