PLAB 2 Guide: How I passed 14 stations! (in 2023) | Tips & Strategies for Success

Are you gearing up for the PLAB 2 exam and feeling the pressure of those OSCE stations? Don't worry; we've got you covered! In this video, I'm going to share my personal journey and the winning strategies that helped me pass a whopping 14 stations on my PLAB 2 exam. 🌟
The PLAB 2 exam can be challenging, but with the right approach and preparation, success is within reach. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:
🔹00:24 Structure of the PLAB 2 OSCE exam
🔹02:00 PLAB 2 Academies Comparative Guide
🔹04:00 My Approach for preparation
🔹10:45 Attending The Academy - SimMan, Prescriptions, Procedures, IPS and time management
🔹 19:03 Mocks! Mocks! Mocks!
🔹 21:50 Understand the Test Centres
🔹 23:10 Exam Day Tips
🔹 26:25 FAQs
🔹 The comparative guide, my notes, study resources and video playlists are up on my website! 🌐 Website: sites.google.c...
I'll also share my own experiences, including the pitfalls I encountered and the lessons I learned along the way. You'll gain valuable insights into how to secure a strong performance in this critical stage of the PLAB pathway.
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[@erangagalahakumbura2007]

Thanks Rup. I just started studying eventhough I have only one month. I was so disappointed after first practice with one of my friends. But your video gave me a hope. Thanks!

[@rupsgotnochill]

You’ll improve with each day of practicing! We all started really terrible when we first started ✨

[@DrVinit99]

Great video! Felt like each and every minute of it was worth watching. Thanks for sharing this :)

[@rupsgotnochill]

Thank you! Glad it’s helpful!

[@akashmenanmenan50]

No wonder , u cracked with flying colours , can clearly feel how ur IPS went 👌👍🙌osum...sista !!

[@ahmedmohabnabihmohamed2729]

Your communication is great. You score is well deserved. Good luck!

[@rupsgotnochill]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@cyberteron]

Thank you May God bless you

[@ayoilemobayo7759]

Hi Dr Rupali. thank you for this video. it was quite inspiring and educative. Thank you so much.

[@rupsgotnochill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anaflaviaazevedoquerichell2724]

This video has been so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insights 🎉

[@rupsgotnochill]

Glad it was helpful 🫶🏼

[@TheKingkaj]

thank you very much for your precious advices

[@rupsgotnochill]

It's my pleasure! Glad they're helpful!

[@gunasekaranshailaja-6255]

Your doing a great job...thanks for this♥️🥰

[@rupsgotnochill]

Thanks! Glad it's helpful!

[@nowtelDarmendra]

Thank you so much for your kind help for us

[@rupsgotnochill]

Thank you! Subscribe for more helpful videos 🫶🏼

[@saharniaiesh9690]

Thank you, dear doctor, It was really helpful 🎉❤

[@rupsgotnochill]

Great! Please let me know any other videos you would like me to make that would help :)

[@vohiwick2093]

Hi there, your advice and insight feels super helpful. Could you take us through topics like IPS, tailored history taking and Do's & Don'ts on test day?

[@rupsgotnochill]

Sure thing! I can make separate videos on those :)

[@thilinakaminda2929]

Great work.. Thank you so much.... 😍👍

[@rupsgotnochill]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more 🫶🏼

[@krutarthpatel49]

Great video!! Thank you so much for such an amazing information in one video together 🎉

[@rupsgotnochill]

Glad it was helpful 🫶🏼

[@Blastingjoe666]

Thanks so much for the detailed video. So around how long before your exam you actually attended your academy face to face

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hiya! I start preparing as soon as I booked my PLAB 2 date - my whole timeline can be found here - sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/academic/plab-pathway/plab-2

[@Primusinterparesone]

Fantastic video

[@rupsgotnochill]

Thanks! Subscribe for more informative videos!

[@GabrielF99]

I’m giving my PLAB2 in June but still haven’t found the best way to study and feeling kinda lost :( sticked to Aspire notes and pre-recorded lectures but didn’t find them very didactic

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hello, you can try looking at some of the other notes if they suit your learning style better. But the best way to break the monotony would be to practice the OSCE stations with a friend or colleague. You can also watch KZbin videos of OSCE stations. I'll share a playlist soon xx

[@ayeshaantora6237]

Thanks for the valuable information ❤ Any good videos for procedure and examination?

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hello! Check the GeekyMedics OSCE videos and procedure videos - I used them when preparing :)

[@HM-rc7nn]

Thankyouuuu it was so helpful

[@rupsgotnochill]

Glad it helped!

[@aslozden4639]

Hey, thanks for sharing your tips, it is very helpful. One question though, is there a way to practice simman without attending an academy?

[@rupsgotnochill]

So, in theory, you could do it without the actual simman in person with any partner since even in the academy, the simman doesn't really work on it own and it's your study partners who alter the observations/provide symptoms. But, I would definitely recommend doing it in-person at the academy since it prepares you better for the actual simulation on the exam day!

[@Indianbeautynetworkblog]

Hello Thanks for sharing it. Can u please share your 1 page summary notes, simman notes and check list please. My exam is in june

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hi, you can find my resources here - www.rupsgotnochill.com/academic/plab-pathway/plab-1

[@ceethalanna7388]

Hello Rupali. Very informative video. Could you please tell where to find aspire notes?

[@rupsgotnochill]

You can get the notes from friends who have joined the classes or search online!

[@maryamcoco3683]

please link the prescription cheat sheet i can't see it in the above mentioned link. Thank you for a wonderful video!

[@rupsgotnochill]

Here you go - docs.google.com/document/d/1QrWYVrmOCVWUafLUUt8klOCLgFhn6xIIbRTkyt54iuI/edit?usp=sharing

[@maryamcoco3683]

​@@rupsgotnochillthank you 💕

[@jcr1723]

Hello there ! Could anyone kindly share the aspire notes and dr moshoby ? Couldn’t find them anywhere. I would really appreciate it 🙏🏻. Loved your video ! Thank you for all the info

[@rupsgotnochill]

Glad it's helpful! Try looking for notes on Telegram. There are also a lot of free resources available for OSCEs on KZbin :)

[@WaseemKhan-db9zv]

I have booked my plab2 in July, what notes you will suggest along with ALS role in securing job? Thanks

[@rupsgotnochill]

I'm sorry I don't understand the question - do you mean notes for the exam ?

[@amerjaved7981]

Grey matter passed 16 no 1

[@amerjaved7981]

Try Grey matter the best

[@ayeshaantora6237]

When should I do genius class?at the starting of my preparation? It’s valid only for a month, Do they add new stations frequently?

[@rupsgotnochill]

We had access to it throughout our subscription period so I did start watching them earlier :) They add new stations whenever they get new recalls so it variable

[@arjungarg8350]

Hi. By any chance did you prepare for SJT for FY2 standalone via oriel? If so could you share the resources you used? I could only see one official practice paper for FY2 SJT but couldn’t find any other official resources. Moreover most resources cater to FY1 SJT which is different from FY2 SJT. Thanks in advance.

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hey! I didn’t prepare for standalone FY2! I wasn’t interested in taking up a rotational foundation year post but my friend did. Please drop me an email at [e-mail] and I’ll connect you to her

[@stephaniedeib8906]

My question is, what should my timeline be? Should I go do the plab2 course, stay there for a couple of months and then do the exam one time? I’m confused on how long I should be going to Manchester for

[@rupsgotnochill]

Most people stay in Manchester for practicing for around 4-6 weeks but it depends on your own finances and confidence with the material

[@sophialee5608]

Thank you for this great video! if it is okay, could you provide some of your one page summary notes as a guidance? Thank you!!

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hiya! I’m trying to get them sent over from India. I’ll put them up on my website as soon as I get them. Meanwhile my other notes can be found here - sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/academic/plab-pathway/plab-2

[@rashmisingh9671]

Hi :) did you went uk 1 month before the plab 2 and took some coaching there ?

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hiya, you can find my entire timeline here - sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/academic/plab-pathway/plab-2

[@rashmisingh9671]

@@rupsgotnochill hi again can you please also make a detailed video of making the cv strong for acing a job as soon as possible after passing the exam :)

[@rupsgotnochill]

Sure! Will make something soon @@rashmisingh9671

[@rashmisingh9671]

@@rupsgotnochill looking forward to it :)

[@k.l6932]

Hello mam in how much time have you get your first job

[@sachin7]

Hey rupali... I have got 10 yrs of experience post graduation, in emergencies as well as being a GP. What do u think would be the best way for me? is it the PLAB or MRCP? coz MRCP can be done in my country itself, doesn't require me to travel anywhere.. on the other hand PLAB needing me to travel outside for both PLAB 1&2. im from Malaysia by the way. Kindly please advise. Thanks so much!

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hi Sachin, I would recommend looking into the royal college exams and then getting registration via them given your years of experience. You could join as a middle grade post then. However, if you’re keen to start as a junior doctor, PLAB is a better route :) Hope that helps!

[@plaguedr22]

Hi. I would like to know why Samson doesn't allow paypal payment or any online payment and we have to pay only through bank transfers. If we go through this, how are we sure that we will get the lectures and all? There's no proof in a sense. Also, none of the phone numbers given on the site or mail are operational. Has anyone gone through this?

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hey, they send an email confirmation. If you're unsure, you can try an alternative academy - docs.google.com/document/d/15vhZcWadI8dJmsOeeep7ndFxkskMq8kgRGkOs_FePg0/edit?usp=sharing This is a comparitive guide for all the academies. I believe some of them allow online payments. Or if nothing else works - there are a lot of free resources available online that you can use. For eg. OSCE videos. Hope that helps!

[@Primusinterparesone]

Mocks and feedback with dr Samson

[@rupsgotnochill]

Sorry - I don't understand your question - could you please elaborate?

[@Primusinterparesone]

@@rupsgotnochill oh! It’s not a question I was just reminiscing about mocks and feedback by dr Samson, how good and essential they were

[@LoChEmLeVi]

Hello Dr Rupali..I have a doubt. Is it necessary for me to have a permanent registration with the State medical council, when I apply for GMC registration? I am asking this because I don't intend to apply for the PR in India, since I'm planning to apply for the GMC reg with my Indian internship certificate and Provisional reg only.

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hey, I don’t think you can get GMC registration only with the provisional registration. But I’m not too sure about this. You might want to email GMC directly to confirm.

[@LoChEmLeVi]

Doc, I have another doubt..(since you have an experience with MMC ). I was issued a provisional registration midway through my internship, as MMC takes a long time for processing certificates. Would this delay be an issue when I apply for the GMC registration?

[@rupsgotnochill]

@@LoChEmLeVi it depends on the date of your permanent registration. If you started working before getting the permanent registration then you need to submit a Gen 1 form. Your provisional registration doesn’t matter for GMC registration as you do not register on the basis of your provisional registration but on the basis of your permanent registration.

[@LoChEmLeVi]

@@rupsgotnochill Alright Doc..thank you for the clarification

[@Jlumtuwk]

4:45 I didn’t understand what you used Mosh o b? Please could you write it and the other resource was computarized what? 🙏🏻

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hello, Mo Shoby is an academy of that name. Computerised Nwanneka's are the notes by a student who attended Samson's classes.

[@SKF5557]

Hi.. What are we supposed to wear.. Formals like formal shirt and formal pants any particular colour for shirts..

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hey There aren’t any specific colours for the clothes you wear. I wore a formal blue shirt and grey pants. So I would recommend anything formal in neutral colours like black/blue/beige/brown. Also, please wear comfy formal shoes (not trainers/sports shoes) ! There’s a bit of walking around to do between the stations so better to have comfy shoes.

[@prajnanarayan359]

Hello. Thank u so much for the guidance. The link to your website is showing an error unfortunately.

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hey! Thank you for pointing that out. Try this link - sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/academic/plab-pathway/plab-2

[@prajnanarayan359]

@@rupsgotnochill thank you 😊

[@JHAYSHALOM]

Congratulations. How were you able to secure a job so fast after your plab 2 result?

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hello, I did an attachment after my PLAB 2 which helped me in securing a job.

[@Marina-jw4sg]

@@rupsgotnochillhi, how did u secure an attachment and how long was it for? I’m emailing people but no one responded

[@syedataullah1529]

I have failed all 4 attempts what are all options i have please send me the details

[@rupsgotnochill]

You might be able to get GMC registration via the royal college exams route

[@tgp4646]

you can request for one more attempt and GMC might allow you. Otherwise again PLAB 1 and then PLAB 2 or royal collage exams they might cause you a problem with registration as you so many attempts (i am not 100% though)

[@mrdoctor1895]

Please , i am a medical student outside india i have 2 years left my dream is to pursue as a doctor in uk please insight me everything study plans and everything please sis. Help me .

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hello! I’ll be sharing a video about my whole journey soon x

[@PasswordGhana]

Do usmle instead. You have quite enough time

[@rupsgotnochill]

That's an interesting comment! May I know why you would recommend the US over the UK for training?@@PasswordGhana

[@gayashanbimangawickramarac5653]

thank you sooo much

[@rupsgotnochill]

You're welcome! Glad it's helpful!

[@luqmanbakr5848]

The link for your resources doesn’t seem to work

[@rupsgotnochill]

Hey! Thank you for pointing that out. Try this link - sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/academic/plab-pathway/plab-2