Category: Guidance for Undergraduates

I refer this post to the recent mail that I received from the General Medical Council in relation to ECFMG credential verification. I went through the whole process while getting myself registered with the Irish Medical Council and thought it will be useful sharing with people who are preparing either for IELTS, PLAB 1 or … Continue reading Syed Nouman Mohsin’s ECFMG Verification Experience

Reading Time = 3 minutes This post is for young doctors who have recently graduated or are about to graduate from medical school and wish to work in the UK.   Should I Go To The UK? This is a personal choice, depending on individual circumstances. I have discussed in detail the benefits of working … Continue reading What to do After Graduation

You can download my CV by using this link. You can also view my CV if you scroll below. . Dr. Omar Alam's CV Making Guidelines Please check Dr. Omar Alam's post for making a CV. .dD Do Not Worry When I saw my friends' CVs after my PLAB 2, I got worried, because most … Continue reading My CV and Some Tips

This post is written for International Medical Graduates who wish to work in the UK. This post will guide them about the specialties they should choose during their House Jobs. . Internship, House Job, Foundation Training Before you read further, it is important to know that House Job is also known as Internship or Foundation … Continue reading Acceptable Pattern of House Job (Internship)

When we decide to embark on a new journey, we can be on the hunt for knowledge. Finding relevant information can be challenging at times. To help others in finding information conveniently, I have decided to write this article. Sources of Information These should be your go-to sources and in the following order: Official Websites … Continue reading How to Find Information?

This article has a list of free question banks and study material which can help medical students and doctors. All the question banks mentioned were brought to my attention by an anonymous contributor, for which I am very grateful.   1. Pass Medicine: This is for students who are in their first three years of … Continue reading Free Question Banks

This post concerns medical students who have not yet graduated from medical school and wish to work in the UK in the future. It is important to know that the GMC plans on replacing the PLAB exam by the UKMLA. Therefore, it's best to take PLAB as early as possible. It is also important to keep … Continue reading Guidance for Undergraduates

At present, there are many different pathways for doctors from all over the world to find employment in the UK. However, a recent poll of patients found that most patients would feel comfortable if there was a single assessment for all doctors working in the UK. Based on the above information, the GMC has approved plans … Continue reading About the MLA