Naseer has told me that he receives many questions regarding which exam is “better” and which one they should choose to take. As with many things in life, this is not a simple question! However, in this post I will aim to explain some aspects of the 2 exams and help you decide which is … Continue reading Should I sit IELTS or OET?
Author: Dr. Naseer Khan
Dr Naseer Khan works as a GP trainee in Kettering. He has been guiding medical students and doctors since 2014. His aim is to make the UK journey as easy as possible for everyone else.
Choosing your specialty is a completely personal choice. SOME ARE SURE. SOME ARE UNSURE A lot of doctors are sure about their specialty of choice. Some choose their specialty during or even before starting medical school. But a lot of doctors remain unsure about this. SOME CHANGE THEIR MINDS A lot of doctors who were … Continue reading Choosing Your Specialty
In October 2019, the President of Pakistan introduced Pakistan Medical Ordinance 2019. This Ordinance has dissolved the existing Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) in an attempt to replace it with Pakistan Medical Council (PMC). Take-Home Points from the Ordinance Now let's examine what all of this means
The Royal College of Surgeons of England arranged an event on Thursday, 26 September for supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs). It was a must-attend event for any IMGs wishing to apply for surgical training. I will not be able to share all the details that were discussed but I will try to summarize the takehome points from … Continue reading A Review of “Supporting IMGs in Surgery”
I want to share the experience of my first GP training teaching day as I felt the Training Programme Director (TPD) took a very creative and out-of-the-box approach to begin the session. Questions The TPD handed blank A4 papers to all the trainees. She asked us to write our names on these papers. She then … Continue reading My First Teaching Day of GP Training
It was important for me to share the experience of my first day of training because I felt overwhelmed by the help and support I received from my colleagues. The Night Before I felt nervous because I had never worked in A&E before. Luckily, I got in touch with someone who was working in the … Continue reading My First Day of GP Training
Reading Time = 2 minutes This post has been submitted by a doctor who wishes to remain anonymous. Past Experience I came to the UK straight after completing one year of House Job (Internship). Entry into the NHS After I passed PLAB, I worked in A&E for 8 months. After that, I got a job in … Continue reading Anonymous Experience of Entering Core Surgical Training
Reading Time = 6 minutes I first visited London in December 2016. I remember the moment when I first came out of a tube station to set foot on the streets of London. It was 17:00, but it was already dark. It was unusual for me to see the sun setting so early. The city was … Continue reading My Life in London
Reading Time = 3 minutes Scores My score: 129/180 (71.66%) Passing score: 120/180 (66.66%) . Preparation Time 2 months Sources PLABABLE Samson's Notes Preparation I cleared my IELTS in August and I planned to take my exam in November 2018 but it got cancelled due to political unrest in the country. So I … Continue reading Mohsin Mannan’s PLAB 1 Experience
Reading Time = 3 minutes Dear all, my name is Mahmoud Khaled. I am a medical student at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. I have spent a month at King College Hospital, London this year in January as a clinical attachment student in the Radiology department. I would like to share my experience with … Continue reading Mahmoud Khaled’s Clinical Attachment Experience