PLAB vs USMLE | Total Exam Fees & Cost | Pros & Cons | Post Exam Pathways | What's best for you?

[@ayoungperson3408]

This is easily the most comprehensive channel I have come across for this process

[@RoadToUK]

Thank you for saying so ❤️

[@V-MXKNGHTZGMNG]

True❤️

[@Dr.Akashsureshkumar]

This cleared my doubts regarding usmle and plab probably the best explanation in yt , thank you doc

[@RoadToUK]

You are most welcome!

[@NaturerocksXD]

what test did you end up choosing?

[@nagasah6022]

Poll

[@nagasah6022]

Llol

[@nagasah6022]

@@NaturerocksXD L Llol

[@johnuyakonwu8374]

This video just made things clearer for me regarding making a choice of moving to the abroad. USMLE is nerve racking .😥

[@RoadToUK]

Glad to be of help!

[@drnimra9138]

They way you explain is awesome ! Best ever explanation of USMLE I ever received. Thank you so much 😊

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!!

[@KC-iw1vp]

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[@plasmaticbach4516]

Thank you very much! I was full of doubts. I really want to go to the UK because it's just something I've always wanted. This video was so so helpful! Thank you, all clear now! Excellent video, the best one I've seen about PLAB tests 💟

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure 🤗

[@smgaltair]

This video was extremely helpful. Earned my sub. Tysm. Looking forward to more of your content. For real tho, I can't thank you enough.

[@RoadToUK]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@KC-iw1vp]

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[@oliviabissa4563]

Hey you are so effective and calm in your way of explaining things 🙈!! Thank you !! You’ve gained a subscriber in 5mins 😻

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@manbirsingh5139]

Thanks mam. Again this was the much needed video. Thanks ibreez and ajaz for making videos on the much needed topics...keep it up.

[@RoadToUK]

Most welcome 😊

[@Drzeezy]

I have been a huge fan of your channel and blog for a long time . SUPER CONTENT 👌

[@RoadToUK]

Happy to hear that!

[@pradyumnaduttpurohit2448]

Hey thank you for compiling the information. I was really struggling to dig into all this. I was wondering if there are any charges to do observership in the nhs?

[@RoadToUK]

Most hospitals do charge a fee, but they are considerably less than in the USA. Also, you don't HAVE to do an observership in the UK to get a job, but in the USA, attachments etc are highly suggested to ensure a Match.

[@sahilmaharaj5031]

Thank you for the great video! May you please make a video detailing the path to specialization as an IMG who completes internship in the UK.

[@RoadToUK]

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[@MsKamakshi]

Thanks a ton! for all the information and time.. God bless

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure!

[@elinefalcao9973]

Perfect video. first time I can get full information about it. Thank you.

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 🙂

[@ruaaibrahim3967]

YOU ARE THE BEST, thank you so much!!!!

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@hosnialfayyad5641]

Amazing and in-depth comparison, thanks!

[@RoadToUK]

Glad it helped!

[@pukaradhikari1906]

Thanks for the info. Hope I can meet you in future

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@dhritidas9882]

It was so detailed and helpful. U opened up another oppurtunity for a med student like me. Please keep on making videos on medical education in uk. Thank u!

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@hudaamir3210]

Veryy useful .. JazakAllah khairan.

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure!

[@RehamSalama98]

Thank you very much Dr. Ibreez for such an informative comparison. May I ask for your guidance please 🙏🏻For an IMG who is currently in her final-year of medical school, is it easier to apply for a 2-yr Foundation Programme in the U.K, or complete 1 yr of internship in my home country then apply for an FY2- stand-alone position, or complete my 1-yr internship and work as a GP in my home country then take it from there to apply to Core training in the U.K.? Please note that 1 year of internship training (post-med school) is a requirement for graduation & granting the MBBS degree by our university, but there are no restrictions on where we train for that, as long as it is a university-teaching hospital or a hospital with a residency training program.

[@meerahmed74]

What is FY2 may 🤔 i know

[@RoadToUK]

Easier in what sense? These paths don't have competition ratios as such, so it's best you first consider how soon you'd like to start in the NHS.

[@faithlesshound5621]

@@meerahmed74 FY2 = Foundation Year 2.

[@saniyanisar4151]

Very informative.. are there any charges during non training and then during training period?

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@davidpineda6570]

Excellent information! Please I want to know if there are courses or academies to prepare for the PLAB 1 and 2 exam

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadtouk.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-plab-1/

[@samirxshrestha4434]

Hello Dr. I am MBBS graduate from Nepal and has worked 1 yr as a MO here in surgery department. Currently i gained my interest in PLAB and was thinking about it. I have gone through your videos. I have one query. 1. As in this current situation and crisis, as of now, how hard is it to get job there and chances of getting into training? Please help. I am in dilemma.

[@RoadToUK]

People are still getting jobs and entering training.

[@adimchinakaonyejekwulum3293]

Thanks Doc. USMLE is so expensive. Wow

[@RoadToUK]

Very!

[@KC-iw1vp]

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[@Drzeezy]

Although its true that USMLE is expensive, I believe that if one has always wanted to live and work in the US . They should follow that rather than getting the easy way out. I personally always wanted to go to Uk , so thats why I chose PLAB. But if i wanted to live in the states i would have gone through the USMLE steps fo sho

[@adimchinakaonyejekwulum3293]

@@Drzeezy True, most importantly, follow your heart

[@immersivestudyandliving4272]

Well organized with great details. Thanks a lot.

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😀

[@hasanasif235]

This channel is really great, thank you so much vaiya and apu😍😍

[@RoadToUK]

You are most welcome!

[@babaganaalhajiibrahim5905]

Thanks for the information, my problem has been solved

[@RoadToUK]

Happy to help!

[@hayatudalhatu4420]

Very informative and clear as well, thank you so much for this.

[@RoadToUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mahendharsrisailam1214]

Hello doctor thank you for the information. My query is That my grades are a bit lower How hard would it be for me to be selected for an FY1 or FY2 post ? Thanks in advance.

[@RoadToUK]

Grades are not taken into consideration.

[@Drzeezy]

Grades don't really matter in view of landing a job in the Uk . Provided that you have passed your PLAB exam and gotten your GMC registration. I think that would be good enough.

[@geethavennam3956]

U explained everything so perfectly! Thanku

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure 🤗

[@syedayeami1517]

This video is so informative ..Thank you so much ❤

[@RoadToUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@parikshitsikarwar9169]

Best review thumbs up👌👌

[@RoadToUK]

Appreciated

[@Kimberly-ks6uu]

This was incredibly helpful thank you

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@KC-iw1vp]

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[@ifrahsohail4298]

Thank you! It was very clear ❤️

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@mariammontaser7843]

Lovely explanation , also you look so nice💙

[@RoadToUK]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@mshaik9885]

What is the per month salary of a neurologist in USA/UK? Please reply. I am your biggest fan

[@RoadToUK]

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[@Vishalsingh-ey5pn]

Your information is eye opener for me .....

[@RoadToUK]

Glad to hear that!

[@gauri7892]

Hey do we have to pay college fees during our post graduation medical study after giving PLAB? cause we don't pay once get matched in USA.

[@RoadToUK]

Nope. You don't even have to pay to apply for training in the UK- unlike the USA. Please also see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXa6hIKlid98bLs

[@bohodirkuchkarov]

Thank you for your explanation. It helped me much.

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@btskpop1930]

Thank uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@famousvlog252]

Thanks again for the clarity

[@RoadToUK]

Any time!

[@heyitsdiamedico5538]

Please make a video on the other ways we can follow to become a dr in UK

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGW4mJuEmLCfarc

[@aliasghertaha7707]

For the observership, how do you apply for it? Is it before you apply for residencies? And how good are your chances without this observership?

[@manur2023]

JazakA Allah,, sister,, well articulated points..

[@RoadToUK]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@manur2023]

@@RoadToUK can i ask,, can you,,recommend any coaching app,,so that i can tackle well,plab exam,, i am still in medical university..4th yr

[@heyitsdiamedico5538]

I just found ur channel. Loving all the info provided by you. Im a 4th year student, please suggest me any practice books for plab

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks for saying so 😊 Please see: roadto.uk/5qkm/

[@nishathaider741]

Maam the way you explain is amazing...everything is so conceptualized!!

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@KC-iw1vp]

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[@marwahamdan6000]

Well, I'm not defending here any particular opinion but regarding difficulty level, everyone says PLAB is way easier. But I know someone who has passed USMLE step 1 & 2 from the first time and still failed twice in PLAB2

[@RoadToUK]

Exactly. It's down to not underestimating an exam as well.

[@Drzeezy]

Well true , ofcourse easy or difficult is based on subjectivity . But as it is the Plab exam does have less steps and less detailed in comparison to USMLE . So yea id still say PLAB is comparatively easier

[@roninabil1]

I always pray for you for your sincere efforts.. please I would like to ask if you work in service job in UK then you applied for trainig job and there is gap inbetwren, could you stay in UK in this period without job yet? What about your BRP?

[@RoadToUK]

There would need to be a visa overlap.

[@muhammed99dizayee]

A very nice and clean explanation, thanks alot

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@roshaankhan9310]

U r great dr ibreez

[@RoadToUK]

:)

[@meerahmed74]

But your smile while explaining plab tells that plab is better than usmle ☺😆... Really best and more knowledgeable video

[@RoadToUK]

😉☺️

[@Ala22223]

best explanation on planet earth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome 😁

[@muhammadawaisarif424]

Awesome very helpful explanation and comparison of USMLE and PLAB

[@RoadToUK]

Glad to hear that 😁

[@moizziman9816]

@@RoadToUK can I get your contact

[@Chaltu-b3l]

Thanks doc for the clear information. Is there year limit for the primary degree? Because I graduated 13 years ago, can I apply for Plab?

[@RoadToUK]

There is no year limit.

[@tasneemmoutaz4613]

THAT WAS VERY HELPFUL THANK YOUUU

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@rahimamkadi9015]

Interesting.....thank you so much doc👌👌

[@RoadToUK]

Welcome!

[@Richiedbarma99]

Mam, could you please explain more about EPIC?

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadtouk.com/blog/epic-gmc-registration/

[@monojitmondal1644]

Excellent information!

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks for saying so!

[@srijanapathan365]

Thanks a lot... Ur information is really helpful....

[@RoadToUK]

You are most welcome!

[@aina.asif00]

Hi First Of all A very Helpful Video i wanted to ask a question i am from Pakistan should i do mbbs in Pakistan or UK how much of a difference it will make and is worth it to do mbbs in UK?

[@dhruvilpatel5703]

After clearing IELTS/OET withing 2 years we have to clear plab1 or both plab 1 and 2. Because OET /IELTS result accepted up to 2 years.

[@RoadToUK]

Technically a valid IELTS/OET is not needed for PLAB 2, but it is needed for PLAB 1 and GMC registration application. So if you want to complete all of this with a single exam, you need to do it within the 2 year validity.

[@farihatahanimimi6507]

Supposedly if I take my ielts in 2021 and take pass plab1 in 2021/2022 and take plab2 2023 so if i apply for gmc certificate, do i have to take ielts again?

[@RoadToUK]

@@farihatahanimimi6507 If the IELTS expires by that time, then yes.

[@MC.240]

Ma'am I am a final year medical student I wanted to ask that how should I start my prep

[@mizzisk2817]

Another new subscriber here🙌

[@RoadToUK]

🥳

[@priyashrestha6333]

Hello i was curious to ask a question i am international graduate from nepal i no relatives in uk i have recently completed mbbs from nepal and a average student till now i dont have anything to put up in my cv i want to become a surgeon or orthopedic is it possible to study these subjects in uk? i want to only persue to uk if there is good chances of getting surgery in uk , or should i complete my residency in nepal and then think about goin uk ? i am so confused could you please help me ? what is the chances/ percentage of getting general surgery or orthopedic in uk ????? thank you

[@RoadToUK]

Please see this link to get an idea of the competition ratios: roadtouk.com/blog/specialty-training-opportunities-in-uk/

[@dheekshithking5401]

Hii madam even I have the same interests and doubts. can you please share me if you had got those answers?

[@flaviadaspett3473]

Awesome explanation. Thank you

[@RoadToUK]

You are welcome!

[@AB-od2zc]

Doc thks for your help and what i want to ask is,did our cGPA on our transcipt and Grade during our medical school matter that much as long as we pass the plab 1 and also do good on plab 2 and oet,how likely is our chance for GMC matching and how about also in case of usmle,thks again.

[@RoadToUK]

It has no bearing.

[@noumidiakarabila9514]

it is very helpful thank you doc

[@RoadToUK]

You're very welcome!

[@zezekentoh4429]

Which one pays much bigger salary because I know that nothing great comes easy!!! US 🇺🇸 or UK 🇬🇧?

[@singhroshan9851]

Thanks for the information.

[@RoadToUK]

Any time!

[@poojamahajan471]

Very informative video. Thanku soo much mam 💐🤗. Mam please make a video about the pathway to become a GP in UK. Thanku mam ✨.

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHS0fpmbaZmaa6s

[@poojamahajan471]

@@RoadToUK thanku soo much 💐

[@thilakrajkl4528]

Is my ielts Vaid during GMC registration if i took it before plab 1 and it is more than 2 years at the time of my GMC registration. Thank you Your vedios are very helpful.

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@Prashant-gx2qt]

Very nice explaination. Keep it up👍👍

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks 😊

[@DrZabir-gv1km]

Thanks a lot for helping us.

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure!

[@barhemia9061]

If you become a trainee..then what we will..i mean will there be more exams or any procedures to pass or we have to do only mrcp and then become a consultant.?

[@btskpop1930]

that was so helpful

[@DiveintoOblivion]

GMC website says you can take PLAB2 within 3yrs. You've said that's 2. Is it a recent change?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes, due to the pandemic.

[@dr.shakhawatrazib3963]

Thanks for Your valuable explanation

[@RoadToUK]

Happy to help!

[@geetkhatri]

Best explanation ❤️

[@RoadToUK]

Thanks!

[@SAEED2HK]

You are star❤

[@RoadToUK]

😃

[@besssboussa7679]

Thank you so much for this video .... non of them are good for me both are so expensive goodbye my dreams

[@RoadToUK]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@axabajwa5916]

Could I take PLAB to work for a year in the UK and then take usmle . Or should I just complete MRCP in UK and then apply since it would benefit me in my CV ?! Please, share your opinion. I do not wish to stay in UK permanently.

[@RoadToUK]

If you don't intend to stay in the UK, why take their exams? Just concentrate on USMLE.

[@drfareehafatima]

Love your content 💕

[@RoadToUK]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@KC-iw1vp]

Hi, perhaps you would want to join our group: Women in Healthcare UK Group: facebook.com/groups/328124504305176/?ref=share and Like our page: facebook.com/WomeninhealthcareUK We talk about support, mental health, and women empowerment as working in the healthcare sector. Your ideas, coaching, and encouragements are highly appreciated and will be a great addition to the group.

[@nur_mohamud]

Very informative , thank you very much

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@mikeroy6125]

How many chances to take plab? Please must reply

[@RoadToUK]

It's mentioned in the video!

[@mehadesai6259]

I'm Meha from India. My medical School will provide me "log book" at the end of completion of the internship. Is it sufficient or do I need "transcript book" for full GMC registration?? Please answer it ASAP sothat i can proceed further accordingly

[@RoadToUK]

GMC doesn't need either.

[@cloneraged]

Thank you so much dr

[@RoadToUK]

Welcome 😊

[@ahmadhussain2596]

Can you please suggest me I am from Pakistan and if one's purpose is only good training, and he has to come back to his country after completing the residency and has not to practice as a consultant in the USA, should he go for USMLE or PLAB as there is a good work-life balance in the UK but en excellent training in US and the pay is better in US at consultant level but I plan to do the only residency not job. then Should I go for USMLE or plan? Like should I put such investment and hard work if I have to come back after residency from US?

[@RoadToUK]

If you intend on returning to Pakistan, why not think about the Medical Training Initiative (MTI)? roadtouk.com/blog/medical-training-initiative-mti-uk/

[@nurnas1203]

You are extremely sweet and well spoken:)

[@RoadToUK]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@rajaaatik4650]

Hello dr.Ibreez Ajaz , it's :Rajaa , please I have a question , So I'm a 4 th year medical student in ukraine, and I m planning to move to uk after graduation But I m still dont know what and how I should do it ? What exactly the pathway that I should go through it to help me get there Kindly if you have any helpful information, share it with me please Thanks in advance doctor N.B : I m glad that I found your channel 🥰

[@RoadToUK]

PLAB is a great place to start! Check out our playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLXt2ODIQqEojM_7sX6qOyXXstF__CsWZO

[@rajaaatik4650]

@@RoadToUK okay thank you so much 🥰

[@mahalakshmiviswanathan4079]

Hey! (: Could you please tell me how to prepare my CV and what all it should contain? - IMG from India

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadtouk.com/blog/creating-the-perfect-cv/

[@mahalakshmiviswanathan4079]

@@RoadToUK thanks! 😃

[@RoadToUK]

@@mahalakshmiviswanathan4079 You're welcome!

[@rajanaseerkhan5195]

Hi MaM i hv a question pumping upn in my mind..As now iam in first year of medical clg..u said in previous videos that their is a shortage of doctor over their in uk and they need doctors ..so i think that after 5 years of my medicl clg when i will give ukmle..the shortage will still remain uptill then..or the storage will be compensated..and the competition will goes higher from present?????😕😓

[@RoadToUK]

No one can say for sure.

[@fawazsherief]

thankyou for the infos!

[@RoadToUK]

You're welcome!

[@KC-iw1vp]

Hi, perhaps you would want to join our group: Women in Healthcare UK Group: facebook.com/groups/328124504305176/?ref=share and Like our page: facebook.com/WomeninhealthcareUK We talk about support, mental health, and women empowerment as working in the healthcare sector. Your ideas, coaching, and encouragements are highly appreciated and will be a great addition to the group.

[@maryamfatima8587]

Thank you Mam!

[@RoadToUK]

Welcome!

[@manishadhakal5423]

Dr Ajaz , I am Medical Graduate from Nepal (Graduation year 2016 )and recently have gained interest in PLAB. I worked these years as a medical officer in my Country and I don`t have a Gap in due time. Will that become a problem for GMC Registration? I genuinely need your feedback and suggestions.

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@blessensunnypaul4407]

Can we apply for PLAB 1 during our internship? We get final diploma after completion of internship But we do get provisional certificate after completing 5th year and passing the exams

[@RoadToUK]

Yes.

[@chiraagshetty7164]

I'm an indian med student...I want to work as a surgeon abroad...so which is my best bet?

[@RoadToUK]

The UK has no visa restrictions and you can apply based on merit with no regard to your nationality. Please also see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYmkZqhjidJpZtk

[@mohsinagore4088]

Hello doctor this a very informative video. My question is can Plab be taken by an overseas dentist? Or is ORE the only option? Also can you please do a video on ORE if it's possible. Thankyou.

[@RoadToUK]

Please see: roadto.uk/6oCL

[@mohsinagore4088]

@@RoadToUK Thankyou so much

[@mudeerkhan7312]

Informative video, thanks..

[@RoadToUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iheanyichukwuwisdom9019]

Thank you for this detailed information.

[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure!

[@sidrahbaloch1100]

Does the gap between graduation and clearing plab affect our portfolio ? Greater gap means lesser chances for us to secure a job ??

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@anupammahato1]

Differences in visas if possible, thank you

[@RoadToUK]

Do you mean the difference in applying for a UK and USA work visa?