PLAB 2 Marking Criteria Explained: What Examiners Are Looking For in Every Station
PLAB 2 Preparation
PLAB 2 Marking Criteria Explained: What Examiners Are Looking For in Every Station
Understanding how PLAB 2 is marked is the single most important step in your preparation. This guide breaks down all three domains — Data Gathering, Clinical Management, and Interpersonal Skills — using the GMC's own definitions, with practical examples and the most common reasons candidates fail.
8 May 2026·System Administrator
SCA Marking Criteria Explained: What Examiners Are Looking For in Every Case
SCA preparation
SCA Marking Criteria Explained: What Examiners Are Looking For in Every Case
Understanding the SCA marking criteria is the most important thing you can do before sitting the exam. This guide breaks down all three domains — DG&D, CM&MC, and RTO — using the RCGP's own standards, with examples and the most common reasons candidates fail each one.
A fact-checked overview of the PLAB 2 exam — the clinical skills assessment for international medical graduates seeking GMC registration. Covers the exam format, marking domains, eligibility, dates, results, and the current fee.
8 May 2026·System Administrator
SCA Exam Overview: Format, Marking Criteria, Dates, Eligibility & Costs
SCA preparation
SCA Exam Overview: Format, Marking Criteria, Dates, Eligibility & Costs
A complete overview of the RCGP Structured Clinical Assessment — what it tests, who can sit it, how it's marked, and what to expect on results day.
8 May 2026·System Administrator
The PLAB 2 Exam Explained: Format, Marking, Dates, and Everything You Need to Know
PLAB 2 Preparation
The PLAB 2 Exam Explained: Format, Marking, Dates, and Everything You Need to Know
PLAB 2 is the final clinical hurdle before GMC registration — and the most misunderstood. This complete guide covers everything: exam format, the three marking domains, pass rates, high-yield topics, how the pass mark is set, and an honest picture of the NHS job market in 2026 that every IMG needs to read before booking.
6 May 2026·System Administrator
SCA Revision Tips
SCA preparation
SCA Revision Tips
The SCA isn't an exam you can cram for — it's a performance test. This guide covers everything that actually moves the needle: how to structure your revision timeline, run effective practice sessions, master the 12-minute clock, and walk in on exam day with genuine confidence.
5 May 2026·System Administrator
Why Simsbuddy Takes a Different Approach to SCA Exam Preparation
SCA preparation
Why Simsbuddy Takes a Different Approach to SCA Exam Preparation
Most SCA revision platforms make you choose: detailed study notes with no AI, or AI practice with no real learning material. SimsBuddy is the only platform that combines both — and lets you pay for exactly what you need.
28 Apr 2026·System Administrator
High-Yield Clinical Topics for SCA Exam Preparation
SCA preparation
High-Yield Clinical Topics for SCA Exam Preparation
The SCA tests consultation skills, but you can't manage what you don't know. This guide breaks down the highest-yield clinical topics across all seven blueprint groups — from cardiovascular to prescribing — so you can revise smarter and cover every base before exam day.
28 Apr 2026·System Administrator
The SCA Exam Explained: Format, Marking, Dates, and Everything You Need to Know
SCA preparation
The SCA Exam Explained: Format, Marking, Dates, and Everything You Need to Know
The SCA is the final clinical hurdle before becoming a fully qualified GP in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about the format, marking, booking process, costs, and exam day — updated for 2026.
26 Apr 2026·System Administrator
Why UK Consultations Are Different — and Why It Matters for PLAB 2
PLAB 2 Preparation
Why UK Consultations Are Different — and Why It Matters for PLAB 2
Most PLAB 2 failures aren't about clinical knowledge — they're about consultation style. This lesson covers the cultural shift every IMG needs to make before walking into that exam room.
26 Apr 2026·System Administrator
PLAB 2 Explained: Format, Standards, and What the Exam Actually Tests
PLAB 2 Preparation
PLAB 2 Explained: Format, Standards, and What the Exam Actually Tests
PLAB 2 is a performance exam, not a knowledge test. Here's a complete breakdown of the OSCE format, the FY2 standard you're being held to, why 40% of candidates fail, and exactly what happens on exam day