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Official structure, timing, scoring criteria, and testing guidelines for PLAB 1 .
Altered to UK Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) AKT content map and NICE guidelines.
Breakdown of examination sessions, time limits, and section-wise rules.
| Shift / Section | Time Limit | Questions | Structure & Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
1Single Comprehensive Session | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | 180 Single Best Answer (SBA) | Cardiorespiratory, Gastrointestinal, Neurosciences & Senses, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine, Clinical Haematology, Child & Adolescent Health, Mental Health, Renal & Urology, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive Health, Ethics & Professionalism, Emergency Medicine, General Practice & Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Public Health, Surgery, Palliative Care, Communication Skills |
Assesses common, important, or acute conditions managed by an FY2 (Foundation Year 2) doctor in the NHS, strictly mapped to the GMC UKMLA Content Map and NICE clinical guidelines.
| Subject / Clinical Discipline | Weightage / Marks | Questions | High-Yield Subtopics & Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
General Medicine & Medical Specialties | 30% | Approx. 54 SBAs | Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Renal, Endocrinology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Haematology |
General Surgery & Surgical Specialties | 20% | Approx. 36 SBAs | Acute Abdomen, Perioperative Care, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 12% | Approx. 22 SBAs | Antenatal care, Labour emergencies, Postpartum hemorrhage, Contraception, Gynae oncology |
Paediatrics & Child Health | 12% | Approx. 22 SBAs | Paediatric assessment, Neonatal resuscitation, Child abuse/safeguarding, Common childhood infections |
Psychiatry & Mental Health | 10% | Approx. 18 SBAs | Depression, Bipolar, Psychosis, Substance abuse, UK Mental Health Act, Capacity |
General Practice & Emergency Medicine | 10% | Approx. 18 SBAs | Triage, Resuscitation (ALS/BLS), Common GP presentations, Palliative Care |
Medical Ethics, Law & Patient Safety | 6% | Approx. 10 SBAs | GMC Good Medical Practice, Consent, Confidentiality, Duty of Candour, Safeguarding |
All questions are set at the level of a UK Foundation Year 2 (FY2) doctor.
Mandatory prerequisites, council registration, and candidate qualifications.
Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent) listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Verified English Language Proficiency: IELTS Academic (minimum overall 7.5, minimum 7.0 in all skills) OR OET Medicine (minimum Grade B in all four sub-tests). GMC Online Account created and validated.
Official step-by-step registration sequence from credential upload to test day.
Create a GMC Online Account at gmc-uk.org
Pass IELTS (7.5+) or OET (Grade B+) and link scores to GMC Online
Browse available PLAB 1 test dates and locations
Book test slot and pay the registration fee (£283)
Receive GMC admission ticket and verify required ID for exam day
Essential documents checklist and verified exam portal links.
Study strictly according to NICE Clinical Guidelines and GMC Good Medical Practice. Practice 180-minute mock simulations to build pacing (1 minute per SBA).
Passing PLAB 1 is valid for 3 years to appear for PLAB 2 (OSCE). GMC permits a maximum of 4 attempts for PLAB 1.
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| Platform Feature | Fornix Academy | Standard Question Banks | My Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Explanations Format | Dual Voice & Text Rationales | Text Only | |
| Previous Year Recall Integration | 500+ Verified Recalls Included | None / Sold Separately | |
| Adaptive Question Difficulty Scaling | Easy, Moderate, Exam Hard Levels | Single Uniform Standard | |
| Full-Length Timed Mock Simulations | Included with Blueprint Reports | Extra Charge per Mock | |
| Syllabus & Guideline Updates | Monthly Continuous Alignment | Infrequent Updates |
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