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	PROFESSIONAL AND LINGUISTICS ASSESSMENTS BOARD (PLAB) TEST


	Boost your medical career

Postgraduate medical studies in the UK can be very rewarding, and a great boost for your career.

Before you travel to the UK to undertake your training, you'll need to first obtain your limited registration. This registration is only available in educationally approved, supervised posts, to ensure you receive proper training.

The Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) Test is designed to assess your knowledge and skills, and your ability to work safely in your first appointment as a senior house officer in a British hospital.

Find out if you're eligible for limited registration.

Find out how to register today.

		Part one is held at centres in the United Kingdom and in certain other countries, including India. Part two can only be taken in the United Kingdom. The GMC website has details of dates and test centres.

		Part one £145 Part two £430

TYPES OF TESTS

Part one
The first part consists of a single computer markable paper to a standard set using the Angoff method. Download the PLAB Test: guide to part one.

Part two
The second part consists of a 14-station objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). This tests both clinical and communication skills. Download the PLAB Test: guide to part two.

For more information, take a look at the Objective Structural Clinical Examination (OSCE) briefing video which is available in Realplayer and Windows Media Player formats.

You may not enter second part until you have passed the first part. You must also take the second part within three years or four attempts after passing part 1.

If for any reason you want to postpone/ cancel your examination, please get in touch with GMC on their website

MARKING

Results are either 'Pass' or 'Fail'. Candidates who pass will receive, along with their results, an application form and information pack on part one of the Test. Candidates who fail part one of the Test may re-apply.

For more information visit the GMC website and view the sections on registration.

PLAB Exam Dates

Forthcoming PLAB 1 exams:

Test date:	26 November 2009
Closing date (overseas):	no exam
Closing date (UK):	19 November 2009

Please note that the November 2009 exam is now fully booked. Places will become available as other candidates cancel. We do not hold a waiting list for cancellations and you should continue to check our website.

Test date:	11 February 2010
Closing date (overseas):	17 December 2009
Closing date (UK):	4 February 2010

Test date:	7 May 2010
Closing date (overseas):	no exam
Closing date (UK):	30 April 2010

Forthcoming PLAB 2 exams:

Test date:	25 and 26 November 2009
Closing date:	22 October 2009

Test date:	30 November - 1 December 2009
Closing date:	3 November 2009

Please note that 2009 PLAB Part 2 exams are held in London. From 2010 PLAB Part 2 will be held in Manchester.

For further queries please visit the General Medical Council website

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