How to prepare for UKMLA-1 or PLAB-1 | Strategies | Pass on the first go

[@GautamSingh-i9q]

Congratulations 👏 wow you moved one step ahead in your plab journey

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Thank you so much 💕💕

[@studyandfoodvibes5226]

Is for plab only mbbs from any govt clg is valid or only those medical colleges which are under worlds directory of medical scl is valid kindly reply

[@heyitsbecca11]

Wow thank you so much for this , you’re the first dr I have watched to explain in depth how they prepared , most people just say use Plabable and leave it at that . this makes the exam seem attainable and congrats , that’s the highest plab score I have seen so far !!! God bless you ❤

[@vishnupriya8372]

Impressive planning! Congratulations! Love the way you have explained everything.

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Thank you so much!! It means a lot 💕💕

[@DoctorOji]

Thanks for this, I AM VERY GRATEFUL

[@MeronTesfay-x1w]

Thank u very much. what a lovey explanation.

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

😃😃 All the best 💕

[@chyranejerdaynesemper3830]

When you did your exam was it still with the PLAB blueprint map or the MLA content map? I’m so confused on which resource to use because of the changes

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

It was plab blueprint. I still think plabable is enough for clinical questions, mainly because u’ll get more time to revise ad hence u could remember things better.

[@Shaya-lz8lk]

How to use flashcards to study?

[@OnePiece-os3pe]

Hi thanks for the information.It was really helpful .I do have a question for you my lovely sister ,with regards to revision you said that you revise the information over a period of 15 minutes however I didn’t understand what the 1,3,7,15,30 meant in the video .Did you mean the specific pages from the sub topics that you went over ??

[@hasnatali5120]

What’s that app you are using for notes and habit planning and all

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

It’s good notes 💕

[@hasnatali5120]

@ Thanks 🙌🏽

[@liva4741]

Please share ur plab 2 strategy too..

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Hopefully!! Let me pass 🤞

[@PoojaRajesh-o4l]

Can you please do a separate video for the revision part

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Sure.. I’ll try and upload next week 💕

[@M.Ahmedibrahim]

Impressive please more details

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Sure, what more details do you need?

[@239muhammadbilal5]

I'm really confused between plabable and medrevisions but after watching your video, things are getting clear. I just want to ask 3/4 questions... Hoping you'll reply 1. When was your exam 2. Was it UKMLA based 3. Is it better to do preps system wise or mixed

[@239muhammadbilal5]

Did you read plabkeys too? Or it was just plabables and plab gems

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Hey bilal, 1. May 23 2. It was plab 1, ukmla has more clinical based questions, and for clinical based questions you need to retain information even more, so revising becomes more crucial. Just make sure there is no twists in the question, i remember losing marks for a clinical based question which i knew the answer for just because of a twist in the question. Just for 1 or 2 questions you can expect a twist! 3. I did it mixed, i tried doing system wise but it took a lot of time and got stressful real fast!

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

I didn’t read plab keys, my main aim was to retain the things i studied, I thought like even if i read other things i won’t remember everything. So i thought i’ll just focus on plab gems and try to retain everything. If you have time after learning everything in plab gems and ur revision, you can read plab keys while doing ur questions!! It will be like an extra revision!

[@239muhammadbilal5]

@@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath thank u so much for such detailed answers I still have more than 5 months and I've started a little preparation ( did 1 system). I think I've enough time to do plab keys too.

[@studyandfoodvibes5226]

Is for plab only mbbs from any govt clg is valid or only those medical colleges which are under worlds directory of medical scl is valid kindly reply

[@zyko8641]

nice

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Thank you 💕

[@rutebemberwaderrick7106]

Counting pages and planning how many to read each day is 👌👌

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

I hope it’ll be as useful to you as it was for me!

[@rutebemberwaderrick7106]

@@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath Ooh yes. Will do. It's better for a plan and showing progress.

[@nidalaraby2527]

Hello, thank you for the detailed video and Congratulations 🎉 Could you please help me in planning for the Q bank. I also get stressed when I focus on one system and find it way easier to do more than one, but it's very difficult for me to finish the question bank. What do you recommend on doing questions everyday and how is that possible while still studying the systems ? I hope you give advice about good method to finish the question bank early and revise more .Thank you again🙏🙏

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

For me, i liked doing question banks. I felt like i was solving issues. If you don’t like it, try doing them in between your study sessions for 15 mins. Preferably somewhere other than your study area. You can also try doing them when you are with your family. These questions are clinical questions mostly, so if possible read the questions out to ur family (even if they are not medically qualified) just for fun. For me all these worked. So i never got bored of qbanks. I meant chapter wise qbanks. I’ll mention about this too in the coming plab video.💕

[@SR-ou9gz]

Hi I couldn’t get the revision part. And can you tell me if I should do the plab keys first before doing plabable.

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Hey, if you have time do plab keys definitely give it a read. Try to finish plab gems first. personally I didn’t do plabkeys. Just did gems and qbanks and big mock. Regarding the revision part, do revise daily. After studying a portion, revise it immediately within 15mins, then the next day, then 3rd day, 7th day, 14th day , 30th day respectively. Retaining all the informations we learn is very important in this exam, since all the options might seem correct.

[@itz_harsh_sharma]

Congratulations

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Thank you so much 💕💕

[@studyandfoodvibes5226]

Is for plab only mbbs from any govt clg is valid or only those medical colleges which are under worlds directory of medical scl is valid kindly reply

[@fft3222]

While doing questions my percentage is always less than the peer percentage... what should i do?

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Do try this method, when I started, my percentage was also low in some of the subjects, but after trying this method, it was always at least 8 to 10 percentage higher than average! 💕

[@doctorsaad1405]

In February 2025 Exam of plab 1 or ukmla 1 ?

[@averyblaze7223]

Will there be seats for PLAB 1 in India for February 25 , if I book it after December 18 . I just gave my PLAB exam on nov 7 , and I results will only be available on dec 18

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Chances are less, you can try!!

[@liva4741]

Y are u re applying plab 1 ?

[@liva4741]

@@averyblaze7223 y are u booking plab 1 again

[@blessierajiv5893]

Hello, couldn’t understand how to revise, if you could explain please??

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

I have explained it in the comment section, if you still have doubt, let me know, i’ll make a small video on it 💕

[@blessierajiv5893]

@@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswathplease I couldn’t understand the comment

[@rajparikh5666]

Hiii mam......sorry for bothering but can u guide me.....i have some ques reagrding plab exam...how i contcat to u for ask ques

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

On insta please, dr.malfix

[@ktdb9496]

Congratulations! I have a few q. 1) how many days/months did you study in total? 2) did you manage to do the entire q bank? 3) did you do your questions category-wise or mixed block (mock)? Thanks in advance!!

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Hey.. thank you 💕 1. Around 45 days 2. Q bank - yes, mocks - no 3. I didn’t understand the question, i think I did both, the mocks and q banks.

[@ktdb9496]

@@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath hey follow up q, did you do the paid mock exams? Like the ones you pay separately from the main subscription TIA!

[@SurajShetty-cb6xu]

@@ktdb9496no, I didn’t.

[@Grand.Urkel.24]

Greetings! Is it possible for an Indian student to study MPH program in the Uk and simultaneously prepare for PLAB? Please make a video on it, doctor.

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

M sorry, I don’t know much about it. 🥲

[@Grand.Urkel.24]

@@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath it's alright doctor. Thank you for the reply. Looking forward to clear Plab and practice in the UK (as a doctor)

[@HarshPatel-ob3ge]

Yes brother you can do it...!!! It cost more fee for MPH program...!!!

[@I_asmaaamir1]

@@Grand.Urkel.24did you cleared oet during mph?

[@liva4741]

What's MPH?

[@Tridishaaaa]

Hello ma'am..My name is Tridisha... I'm currently a medical student in 2nd year and I want to do my pg in uk....so my plan was to give plab in my internship .. But I recently heard that UKMLA will replace PLAB from 2024.. Is this true? and also my college is not present in the wdoms list... Does that mean I can't sit for the exam UKMLA or PLAB? Ma'am please answer this question.. It'd help me a lot.... I'm so lost after seeing this news that you can't sit for any foreign medical exam if your medical College is not ECFMG accredited ... It'd help a lot if you could CLARIFY my DOUBTS ..... Thankyou

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Hey tridisha, not all the colleges are found in the list when trying to register for gmc, u can email gmc and they’ll tell you what to do next. If your college is IMC registered i don’t think it will be a problem. Just email them.

[@rajparikh5666]

Hii i have some questions if u don't mind can I contact you

[@doctorsaamir7700]

Thanksgiving 😊

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

💕💕

[@fzb9382]

Hey . Can you please tell What English proficiency exam you gave? Ielts or oet? And what were the sources

[@fahmakv6040]

Helo.. i am writing the exam on november 7, i am doing the qbank and reading the explanations along with it, and not reading gems..Is it okay.

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

It depends on how many questions you are getting right! Note down all the questions you got wrong and revise them again and again. All the best for your exam💕

[@SurajShetty-cb6xu]

❤❤

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

💕💕

[@studyandfoodvibes5226]

Is for plab only mbbs from any govt clg is valid or only those medical colleges which are under worlds directory of medical scl is valid kindly reply

[@studyandfoodvibes5226]

Is for plab only mbbs from any govt clg is valid or only those medical colleges which are under worlds directory of medical scl is valid kindly reply

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

No, if your college is not seen in the list, you can email [e-mail] , and they’ll tell you what to do next. Even my college wasn’t seen, and i emailed them😃 all the best 💕 just provide all the details of your college in the email, including the university.

[@dr.maryammunir4213]

Mam when u appeared in ukmla 1 exam ?

[@Dr.KL98]

Mam what's about the jobs after plab 2 ??

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

It’s a bit difficult and takes time. We all should try to improve our CV🥲

[@musfiqmasum9879]

You mentioned the name "Gems" many times?What is gems?Is it a guide?

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Hey… it’s a kind of notes in plabable. Very easy to go through. Highly efficient.

[@ramdipie]

Hello, i am doing mbbs....3rd yr now, when can i apply for the exam...do i have to complete 4th yr and then apply? And when should i start my preparation (ideal time)

[@aqeebahamed3700]

What was your average score in Plabable mocks?? I’m maintaining an average of 155 is that worrisome or enough??

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

I used to get around 85%. Nothing to worry about, keep practicing. Do big mocks also!

[@aqeebahamed3700]

@@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath previous years ryt?.

[@BIuereads]

Were you doing any job while preparing for plab 1?

[@aizadbhatti1]

That was so nice....my exam is on 25th of feb 2025.....how can i contact you

[@Dr.Malavika_S_Aswath]

Thank you, i hope it will be useful to you too💕 you can contact me on Instagram dr.maluflix

[@Saeee-o7q]

Hii can you tell me how to check dates for 2025?

[@studyandfoodvibes5226]

Is for plab only mbbs from any govt clg is valid or only those medical colleges which are under worlds directory of medical scl is valid kindly reply

[@ananya4228]

@@Saeee-o7q If you've received adequate score in IELTS/OET, you can check the dates after creating an online GMC account. As of now, the date available in 2025 is February 20. There should be 3 more in May, August and November, but the booking hasn't opened yet.

[@muhammadjamshaid4688]

​@@ananya4228 GMC has changed the booking method for PLAB 1 now. GMC doesn't give a date & time at which seats will be released. Once you get required OET/ IELTS scores and it is verified by GMC, available plab seats are readily available for booking. You don't need to wait for a particular date and time. Just get required OET/ IELTS scores, get it verified by GMC and book your PLAB 1 anytime. In Pakistan PLAB seats for May 2025 are available for booking but in countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Feb 25 seats are still available.