Passing PLAB 1 feels like a big win—but don’t let that comfort lull you into underestimating PLAB 2. The second part flips the script: no more MCQs, no hiding behind theory. You’re now in the hot seat, dealing with simulated patients, ethical dilemmas, and high-pressure communication tasks. While both exams test your clinical knowledge, only one tests whether you can act like a doctor in real life.
🔍 PLAB 1:
180 MCQs in 3 hours
Focus on diagnosis & management
⚠️ PLAB 2:
18 real-time stations
Assesses communication, empathy, and decision-making
Ethics is still king—only now, you need to speak it
🧠 So here’s the real question: How are you preparing to transition your knowledge from PLAB 1 into performance in PLAB 2?
➡️ Read the full article for smart strategies and insider tips from Dr. Zeeshan Mohammad: Read Blog
💬 Have you taken PLAB 2 yet, or are you in prep mode? What’s your biggest challenge—communication, exam nerves, or real-time scenarios? Let’s support each other!