What books should I read for PLAB?

What books should I read for PLAB?

PLAB Part I Books

• Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. This book, as has been said by other reviews is the Bible for Clinical Medicine.
• Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialities.
• Oxford Handbook of accident and emergency Medicine: This book is extremely useful in clinical life and PLAB part one emergencies section.

Is PLAB very difficult?

Summary. PLAB 2 is difficult and up to 1 in 3 takers fail. Communication skills are paramount.

How do I study for the PLAB exam?

How to prepare/study for PLAB 1

1. Get yourself in the related groups for PLAB 1 preparation.
2. Download the 1700 Qbank and other related materials.
3. Set a target of questions per day.
4. Mark the questions you think need reviewing.
5. Look up the references.
6. Take adequate rest.
7. Attempt as many mock tests.

Which subjects are included in PLAB?

PLAB 1 only test clinical science and not basic science. Most of the 180 questions are from Medicine. A few are from Surgery, Paediatrics, OBGYN, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry and Ethics.

Is PLAB easy?

PLAB is Easy Compared to PLAB, other countries’ licencing exams are not this easy. The questions for the PLAB exam have a very low difficulty level, passing scores are very low and passing rates are very good. People who have taken PLAB, will confirm this for you.

What is PLABverse?

PLABverse is your best companion to pass the PLAB 1 test. What PLABverse offers: Organized topic-based notes. Multiple illustrations and comparisons. Clinchers and hot notes at the end of each chapter.

Is USMLE harder than PLAB?

Whilst comparing the above information might make one think that the USMLE exams are easier because they have higher pass rates than the PLAB exam, the fact that the Step 1 and 2 CK exams both provide a numeric score that plays a big part in your strength as a future applicant, the preparation time and intensity for …

Do MBBS marks matter in PLAB?

No, it doesn’t matter at all. The only marks that matter in MBBS are your PG entrance exam marks because they are going to decide the speciality in which you are gonna specialize.

Can I book PLAB 1 without IELTS?

Will I be able to book a PLAB 1 seat without IELTS/OET? Unfortunately, it is a prerequisite to clear IELTS/OET with the required scores before you can book PLAB 1.

How many times is PLAB 1 written in a year?

PLAB 1 is held in numerous cities in India, twice a year (on 15th March and 15th November). The deadline for the exam is usually 8 weeks before the registration. Candidates are allowed to appear for PLAB 1 as many times as they like but can only appear for PLAB 2 four times.

Is PLAB harder than Usmle?

Bottom line: the USMLE exams require more preparation time, are more expensive, are greater in number, and have higher stakes (a fail/ low score means more than failing the PLAB exams).

How is PLAB 1 scored?

PLAB 1. Within PLAB 1, you’ll be awarded one mark for each correct answer within the 180 multiple choice questions, with the total number of correct answers being your test score.