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Interpersonal skills is the domain most PLAB 2 and UKMLA candidates fear most — and misunderstand most. Here's what IPS actually tests, according to GMC guidance, and how to score well even in stations you've never practised.
How AI-powered patient simulators actually work — speech recognition, conversational AI, and text-to-speech — and why spoken practice with an AI patient prepares you for PLAB 2 better than reading question banks.
A practical guide to booking PLAB 2 — eligibility rules, the current exam fee, visa requirements for sitting the exam in Manchester, booking windows, and how far in advance to plan.
A complete walkthrough of PLAB 2 exam day — arrival at the GMC Clinical Assessment Centre, the circuit format, timings, breaks, what to bring, and how to handle nerves between stations.
How long does PLAB 2 preparation really take? A realistic week-by-week study plan for 4, 6, and 8-week timelines — with daily targets, milestones, and what to prioritise.
The recurring reasons candidates fail PLAB 2 — from data-gathering slips to poor time management — and practical fixes for each, based on the official mark scheme.
A detailed breakdown of the PLAB 2 mark scheme — the three domains, the global score, and exactly what examiners are looking for in every 8-minute station.
The UKMLA is replacing PLAB. We explain what's changed, what's the same, and how to prepare if you're an international medical graduate sitting the new exam.
A full breakdown of every PLAB 2 OSCE station type, specialty distribution, and what examiners assess in each — with preparation tips.
Everything you need to know to pass PLAB 2 — from understanding the station format and mark scheme to building consultation skills that examiners look for.