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Category: Living in the UK

Life in the UK, Living in the UK

My First Teaching Day of GP Training

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

4 September 20195 September 2019Leave a comment
Life in the UK, Living in the UK

My First 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

19 August 20194 September 20194 Comments
Driving, Life in the UK, Living in the UK

How I Passed My Driving Test

I passed my driving test today in the first attempt with no errors. I did not make any minor or major mistakes.   How I Prepared for the Test? I started my preparation for the test on the day that I passed my theory test. I Googled the list of nearby driving schools. I chose … Continue reading How I Passed My Driving Test

27 June 201812 August 20182 Comments
Driving, Life in the UK, Living in the UK

Driving Test (UK)

To get the Full Driving Licence, you first need to get the Provisional Driving Licence. Once you have the provisional licence, you need to pass the theory test first, followed by the driving test. So this will be the line of action. Get the provisional driving licence. Start studying for the theory test. Start taking … Continue reading Driving Test (UK)

27 June 201816 December 20182 Comments
Driving, Life in the UK, Living in the UK

Theory Test for Driving Licence (UK)

To get the Full Driving Licence, we first need to get the Provisional Driving Licence. Once we have the provisional licence, we need to pass the theory test first, followed by the driving test. So this will be the line of action. Get the provisional driving licence. Start studying for the theory test. Start taking … Continue reading Theory Test for Driving Licence (UK)

30 April 201814 November 20183 Comments
Living in the UK

Checklist for Change of Address After Relocation

While I was relocating within the UK, I realized that I had to inform a lot of organizations about this. So I made a list and I am sharing it here, with theirĀ links, so it could help others. United Kingdom Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) General Medical Council (GMC) Banks … Continue reading Checklist for Change of Address After Relocation

14 April 20182 February 20211 Comment
Life in the UK, Living in the UK

Switching Networks on the Same Phone Number

I recently went through the process of changing my cellular network without changing my phone number. The process is simpler than I would have imagined. . First Step I called my cellular network provider (Three) to inform them that I wanted to switch to another network. They sent me a 9-digit PAC code via SMS … Continue reading Switching Networks on the Same Phone Number

24 October 20174 February 20184 Comments
Driving, Life in the UK, Living in the UK

Provisional Driving Licence (UK)

To get the Full Driving Licence, we first need to get the Provisional Driving Licence. Once we have the provisional licence, we need to pass the theory test first, followed by the driving test. So this will be the line of action. Get the provisional driving licence. Start studying for the theory test. Start taking … Continue reading Provisional Driving Licence (UK)

11 October 20178 July 20188 Comments
Life in the UK, Living in the UK

How to Open a Bank Account

I opened a bank account at HSBC as soon as I reached the UK for my first job in the NHS. Opening the account was very easy.   Appointment? You can book an appointment by calling the bank. They will ask for your name and address on call. I just walked into the branch without … Continue reading How to Open a Bank Account

23 September 201716 September 20184 Comments
Life in the UK, Living in the UK

Search for Accommodation

Dear friends, I spent last few months searching for a place to rent in London. It is an unavoidably painful process but I might be able to tell you a few points which you will otherwise learn with experience. Please note that this guide is mostly for people letting after or during their job and … Continue reading Search for Accommodation

8 July 201719 February 2018Leave a comment
  • Videos
    • PLAB vs USMLE – Video
    • Career Guidance, Karachi – May 2017
  • Guidance for Beginners
    • How to Find Information?
    • Guidance for Undergraduates
      • What to do Before Graduation
      • What to do After Graduation
      • Clinical Attachments in the UK
      • Acceptable Pattern of House Job (Internship)
      • ECFMG Verification Experience
      • My CV and Some Tips
      • About the UKMLA
      • Free Question Banks
      • My Take on Pakistan Medical Ordinance 2019
    • Comparisons
      • Home vs Abroad
      • The UK vs the USA
      • PLAB vs USMLE
      • PLAB vs MRCP
    • Entry Routes for Medical Practice in the UK
      • PLAB
        • Why Go for PLAB?
        • Roadmap for PLAB
        • Total Expenditure on PLAB
        • Total Expenditure on Moving to the UK
  • IELTS
    • Before IELTS
      • Homework for PLAB 2 Visa
    • IELTS Requirement for the UK
    • Studying for IELTS
    • My IELTS
      • My IELTS Experience
      • My IELTS Task 1 Writings
      • My IELTS Task 2 Writings
    • IELTS Experiences
    • Should I sit IELTS or OET?
  • PLAB 1
    • About PLAB 1
    • Studying for PLAB 1
    • Free Study Material for PLAB 1
    • What to Expect on the Day of the PLAB 1 Exam
    • PLAB 1 Experiences
    • My PLAB 1
      • My PLAB 1 Experience
      • My Timeline for PLAB 1 Preparation
    • Options For Those Who Missed March PLAB 1
    • After PLAB 1
      • What to do After PLAB 1
  • PLAB 2 Visa
    • PLAB Visa Application Process
    • PLAB 2 Visa Guidelines
      • PLAB 2 Visa Guidelines
      • Line of Action for PLAB 2 Visa
      • How to Compose a Cover Letter
      • Finances for PLAB 2 Visa
      • How to Convince the ECO
    • PLAB 2 Visa Experiences
      • Anonymous – V (from Pakistan)
      • Anonymous – IV (from KSA)
      • Anonymous – III (from Iraq)
      • Anonymous – II (from Pakistan)
      • Anonymous – I (from Bangladesh)
      • Naseer Khan – (from Pakistan)
    • My PLAB 2 Visa Documents
      • My Cover Letter
      • My List of Documents
      • My Affidavit for PLAB 2 Visa Application
      • Father’s Affidavit
      • Father’s Letter of Support
    • PLAB Visa Dates Correction
      • PLAB Visa Dates Correction
      • Cover Letter for PLAB Visa Dates Correction
      • PLAB Visa Dates Correction Experience
        • Anonymous Experience of Dates Correction (Pakistan) – July 2017
        • Anonymous Experience of Dates Correction (KSA) – June 2017
    • PLAB 2 Visa Refusal
      • Guideline for Candidates with Visa Refusals
      • How I Got My Visa After Two Refusals
      • Changing your PLAB Date
  • PLAB 2
    • Before PLAB 2
      • Certificate of Good Standing from Pakistan
      • Certificate of Good Standing from the UAE by Dr. Raheela Mirza
      • Documents to Carry for the PLAB Trip
    • About PLAB 2
    • Studying for PLAB 2
    • Why is it Easy to Pass PLAB 2?
    • What to Expect on the Day of the PLAB 2 Exam
    • Mistakes During the PLAB 2 Exam
    • PLAB 2 Experiences
    • My PLAB 2
      • My PLAB 2 Experience
      • Why I Chose Common Stations
      • My Timeline for PLAB 2 Preparation
      • My Timeline for the PLAB 2 Trip
    • After PLAB 2
      • What to do After PLAB 2
  • GMC Registration
    • How to Apply for GMC Registration
    • Reduction in GMC Fee
    • GMC Registration Fee Discounts and Refunds
  • Job Hunting
    • How to Apply for Jobs in the UK
    • Skype Interviews for Non-Training Jobs
    • My Interview Experiences for Non-Training Jobs
    • Susmita Chowdhury’s Non-Training FY2 Job Application Experience
  • Pre-Employment Checks
    • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
    • Tuberculosis Tests
    • Police Clearance
      • Police Clearance Certificate from Dhaka
      • Police Clearance Certificate from Pakistan
      • Police Clearance Certificate from the UAE
    • National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis
    • Protector Stamp
  • Tier 2 Visa
    • Tier 2 Visa
      • Tier 2 Visa Guidelines
      • Tier 2 Visa Application Process
      • My Tier 2 Visa Documents
        • My Cover Letter
        • My List of Documents
    • Tier 2 Visa Extension
      • Tier 2 Visa Extension Guidelines
  • Visit Visa
    • Visit Visa for Family
      • Guidelines
      • My Documents
        • Letter of Support
        • List of Documents
      • My Father’s Documents
        • Cover Letter
        • Affidavit
        • List of Documents
      • My Mother’s Documents
        • Cover Letter
        • Affidavit
        • List of Documents
  • Life in the UK
    • Living in the UK
      • Food
        • Recipe for Meat Karahi
        • Recipe for Qeema
      • My Life in London
      • Search for Accommodation
      • How to Open a Bank Account
      • Switching Networks on the Same Phone Number
      • Checklist for Change of Address After Relocation
      • Driving
        • Provisional Licence
        • Theory Test
        • Driving Test
          • How I Passed My Driving Test
    • Finances in the UK
      • Total Expenditure on PLAB
      • Total Expenditure on Moving to the UK
      • Pay Scales for Junior Doctors
      • Taxation in the UK
      • What is Banding?
      • “Banding” According to the New Contract for Junior Doctors
      • My Expenditure and Savings in the UK
  • Work in the UK
    • Working in the UK
      • Grades of Doctors
      • Duties of a Junior Doctor
      • A Typical Day for a Junior Doctor
      • Working Hours in the UK
    • Training in the UK
      • Entry Routes for Medical Practice in the UK
      • Training Structure in the UK
      • Entry into Training for IMGs
      • Training Availability in the UK
      • Guidance for Specialty Training
        • Cardiology
          • A Career In Cardiology
        • General Practice
          • How Dr. Malik Entered GP Training
          • My GP Taster Week
          • Dr. Choudhary’s Experience as a UK GP
          • My First Day of GP Training
          • My First Teaching Day of GP Training
        • Psychiatry
          • A Career in Psychiatry​
          • The Journey through MRCPsych Exams
        • Radiology
          • How Dr. Philip Entered Radiology Training
        • Surgery
          • Anonymous Experience of Entering Core Surgical Training
          • How Dr. Korambayil Entered Surgical Training
      • UK Training in Other Countries
        • The UK Core Medical Training in Iceland and in India
        • The UK Foundation Programme Training in Malta
  • Specialty Training
    • Cardiology
      • A Career In Cardiology
    • General Practice
      • GPST Application Overview
        • Stage 1
          • Stage 1 Overview
        • Stage 2
          • GPST Stage 2 Pattern
          • Studying for GPST Stage 2
          • GPST Stage 2 Question Banks
          • What to Expect on the Day of the GPST Stage 2 Exam
          • My GPST Stage 2 Experience
        • Stage 3
          • GPST Stage 3 Pattern
          • Studying for GPST Stage 3
          • What to Expect on the Day of the GPST Stage 3 Exam
          • My GPST Stage 3 Experience
      • My GP Taster Week
      • How Dr. Malik Entered GP Training
      • Dr. Choudhary’s Experience as a UK GP
    • Paediatrics
      • Anonymous Experience of Entering Paediatric Training
    • Psychiatry
      • The Journey through MRCPsych Exams
      • A Career in Psychiatry​
    • Radiology
      • How Dr. Philip Entered Radiology Training
    • Surgery
      • Anonymous Experience of Entering Core Surgical Training
      • How Dr. Korambayil Entered Surgical Training
      • A Review of “Supporting IMGs in Surgery”
  • Experiences
    • Clinical Attachment
      • Mahmoud Khaled
    • IELTS Experiences
      • 2017
        • Anonymous (IV)
        • Anonymous (V)
        • Anonymous (VI)
        • Ankit Mishra
        • Golden Ogbonna
        • Hassan Mallick
        • Maria Sundas
        • Shilpa Cheriyan
        • Stephanie Pelia
        • Syema Auburn
        • Tanher Zaheer
        • Zeeshan Iqbal
      • 2016
        • Anonymous (I)
        • Anonymous (II)
        • Anonymous (III)
        • Housam M. Haider
        • Misha Malik
        • Mohammad Saad
        • Uroos Khan
      • 2015
        • Ayaz Arif
        • Bilal Afzal
        • Erujj Rizvee
        • Murk Memon
        • Omar Alam
        • Sami Raed
      • 2014
        • Amna Arshad
        • Naseer Khan
        • Reema Rasul
    • PLAB 1 Experiences
      • 2019
        • March
          • Anonymous (XIII)
          • Anonymous (XII)
          • Max Lina
          • Mohsin Mannan
          • Qazi Imtiazuddin
          • Samriddhi Bansal
      • 2018
        • November
          • Anonymous (XI)
          • Anonymous (X)
          • Hakim Farhat
          • Mohammed Bilal
        • September
          • Anonymous (IX)
        • March
          • Anonymous (VIII)
          • Anonymous (VII)
          • Ammar Amjad
          • Madihah Afeez
          • Mahad Amjad
          • Muhammad Shams
          • Rao Hameed
          • Shahzadi Mohsin
          • Shahmeer Raza
      • 2017
        • November
          • Anonymous (VI)
          • Farah Sherazi
          • Hassan Mallick
          • Iqra Marriyam
          • Maria Sundus
          • Marina Akham
          • Mehreen Malik
          • Suha Abdalhai
        • September
          • Golden Ogbonna
        • March
          • Anonymous (V)
          • Anonymous (IV)
          • Anonymous (III)
          • Ammar Khoudeir
          • Azooz Alhashimi
          • Ferkhanda Zareen
          • Hoor Zeb
          • Mylene Lim
          • Shah Ahmad
          • Shayan Qadir
          • Tanher Zaheer
      • 2016
        • November
          • Anonymous (II)
          • Anonymous (I)
          • Kristopher Villanueva
          • Manijang Rai
          • Misha Malik
          • Mohammad Saad
          • Shermin Rahman
          • Uroos Khan
        • June
          • Namitha Venkat
          • Par Sanjana
      • 2015
        • November
          • Abu Khattab
          • Ahmad Mesbah
          • Bilal Masaud
          • Murk Memon
          • Reema Rasul
        • March
          • Erujj Rizvee
          • Nadia Khan
          • Sergey Barsamyan
      • 2014
        • November
          • Amna Arshad
          • Husam Jamil
          • Naseer Khan
          • Omar Alam
    • PLAB 2 Visa Experiences
      • From Pakistan
        • Anonymous – July 2017
        • Anonymous – May 2017
        • Naseer Khan – Nov 2016
      • From Bangladesh
        • Anonymous – May 2017
      • From KSA
        • Anonymous – June 2017
      • From Iraq
        • Anonymous – June 2017
    • PLAB 2 Experiences
      • 2018
        • Golden Ogbonna
        • Marjan Gohar
        • Nahal Raza
        • Taimoor Hameed
      • 2017
        • Mohammad Saad
        • Raheela Mirza
        • Maged Hassan
        • Misha Malik
        • Naseer Khan
      • 2016
        • Aman Nannuan
        • Amigun Adebimpe
      • 2015
        • Abu Khattab
        • Omar Alam
        • Husam Jamil
    • Job Application Experiences
      • My Interview Experiences for Non-Training Jobs
      • Susmita Chowdhury’s Non-Training FY2 Job Application Experience
    • Entry into Training Experiences
      • Cardiology
        • A Career In Cardiology
      • General Practice
        • How Dr. Sadaf Malik Entered GP Training
      • Paediatrics
        • Anonymous Experience of Entering Paediatric Training
      • Radiology
        • How Dr. Philip Entered Radiology Training
      • Surgery
        • How Dr. Korambayil Entered Surgical Training
    • Specialty Experiences
      • Dr. Choudhary’s Experience as a UK GP
    • Miscellaneous Experiences
      • Dr. Anum’s Experience as a Working Mother in the NHS
    • USMLE Experiences
      • Faris Baig’s Match Experience 2017

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