PLAB & GMC Support
PLAB support for
international
doctors.
Structured guidance for PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 applicants — eligibility, exam preparation, GMC registration, visa processing and UK career planning from start to finish.
Know the difference
PLAB 1 vs PLAB 2 — what to expect.
PLAB 1
Our prep advice
Typically 3–6 months of structured revision. Past papers and question banks are essential.
PLAB 2
Our prep advice
Hands-on coaching. Practising with clinical partners is essential — purely academic revision is not enough.
Step by step
From your overseas degree to GMC registration.
Eligibility Check
Verify your primary medical qualification meets GMC requirements and confirm English language eligibility.
English Language Test
Achieve IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each band) or OET B in all sub-tests. We offer in-house OET preparation.
PLAB 1 Exam
Register for and pass the PLAB 1 MCQ examination. You have three attempts within three years.
Visitor Visa for PLAB 2
Apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa to sit PLAB 2 in Manchester. We advise on supporting documents.
PLAB 2 OSCE
Pass the 18-station OSCE in Manchester. A dedicated clinical skills coach makes a significant difference here.
GMC Registration
Apply for full GMC registration with a licence to practise. We compile the complete evidence bundle and submit on your behalf.
What we handle
End-to-end support at every stage.
Eligibility & documentation
We review your primary medical qualification and internship against GMC requirements so your application is correct first time.
PLAB 1 preparation
Advice on study resources, question banks, and scheduling your exam at a British Council centre near you.
PLAB 2 coaching
Clinical skills coaching and OSCE practice sessions — the most impactful investment before the Manchester exam.
English language (OET)
In-house OET preparation tailored to doctors. Diagnostic assessment, expert tutors, and realistic practice tests.
UK visa support
Standard Visitor visa for PLAB 2, Skilled Worker routes after GMC registration, and NHS Trust sponsorship guidance.
UK career planning
Clinical attachment guidance, trust grade posts, foundation equivalent routes and strategies for your first NHS role.
Why Global Pathways
Specialist IMGs advisors — not generalists.
Free consultation
Ready to start your UK medical career?
Tell us your primary medical qualification and country. A Global Pathways advisor will review your PLAB eligibility and map the quickest route to GMC registration — completely free.
Email us directly
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