MRCP vs PLAB: Secrets to Success in UK Medical Career

Welcome to a comprehensive guide for international medical graduates considering a postgraduate medical career in the UK. In this video, Dr. Suman, an Indian doctor and a respoiratory trainee in the UK, discusses the rapidly changing UK medical landscape, the scarcity of junior doctor jobs, and the increasing competition for training positions.

He shares his insights on the PLAB and MRCP exams, and advises on which might be the best route for you in the current climate. The video also explores whether the UK is still a viable destination for postgraduate medical training amidst a cost of living crisis and high inflation.

Dr. Suman also shares his observations on the changing job opportunities for international medical graduates in the UK, and discusses the challenges and opportunities in getting non-training doctor jobs as SHO or junior clinical fellow.

The video offers a balanced view, discussing both the scarcity of junior doctor posts after PLAB and the increasing opportunities, including CESR, for experienced doctors.

If you're a fresh MBBS graduate, an experienced doctor, or someone considering the UK as a destination for your medical career, this video will provide valuable insights to help you plan your career moves better.

For personalized guidance, check out MedSolution UK, where Dr. Suman and his friend Dr. Vibhore, an Emergency Medicine Consultant in the UK, offer 1:1 counseling support for Indian doctors considering a move to the UK.

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[aishwaryaraikar]

I graduated in 2021 and got GMC registration in feb2024....looking for junior clinical fellow job in UK applied for 200 with 84 rejections and this video is just giving me panic attack .... although I regret the fact I should have done my Pg by now in India

[abdurrauf]

Hi dr suman....iam from it advisable for a fresh mbbs dr to clear both parts of mrcs without doing the pg training in home country and coming to uk to do all the surgical training in uk via cesr/ portfolio pathway? Like as in to do the entire training in uk with this route?

[osamasaif]

bachelor degree from 2 universities as I took transfer or migration but both universities are recognised by ecfmg am i eligible for plab?

[savankukadia]

I have passed MRCP part 1... And doind MD Palliative Medicine in India....any advise for me....i will go for part 2 next year (2025). PACES slot in india is also difficult to get....so any advice for me.
Thabk you in advance

[MONEYWISEDOCTOR]

Insightful video. Thanks for breaking it down with pros and cons

[niharika]

Thank you sir, really greatfull. There's so much info online that i would end up getting confused, but ur vedios are really helpful.

[meghanachowdhary]

Sir I am in my residency now in India, if I pass MRCP all steps, do I need to do speciality training again in uk to persue as doctor in uk?

[AnkurSingh-lndp]

Doctor I've already booked my plab 2 for September this year. Would it be better to cancel the exam and minimise the losses?

[wafasarwar]

Hi dr suman, i recently come to Uk through spouse visa..i have 8yrs post graduate training in dermatology. I want to become a GP..which route is convenient for me PLAB or MRCP?

how could i use my training in dermatology from home country in UK?

[IK-fggw]

Hi
Sir i want to do GP training from uk.
Then what to do? Mrcp or plab.
Struggle is gonna he the same as you mentioned. 😢

[rimshamir]

Hello sir can u please make a detail video for entering into radiology residency in uk.what to do plab or frcr..or any other exam for radiology in uk

[thedocgamer]

I have postgraduation in medicine from India....interested in moving to the UK ....is the MTI pathway still feasible or i have to go through MRCP?

[abrocks]

So mrcp pathway is more reliable as compared to plab now a days??
One imp question is after passing mrcp part one and part 2 and with out paces after passing oet exam can we get temporary GMC registration and apply for registarar job in UK??
Reply plz its a very imp point

[lgsywun]

Graduate with 2 yrs of experience. No home country residency. interested in IM. Can he pursue Mrcp or plab?

[ShankarShankar-lvmk]

Hello sir, Can we do Residency programmme in UK without MRCP/PLAB. as MBBS graduate from india ?

[mahabubulhasan]

I have completed my mrcp part 2 written exam, waiting for my paces exam, I have 2 years training in internal medicine, can I get job there?

[Cooldude]

Hi sir. Iam MD Medicine in India. What is the significance of just passing MRCP exam (all 3 steps) after doing MD Medicine in India?? I don't want to come to UK, just want to pass MRCP. Is just passing MRCP exam (all 3 steps) sufficient for getting a MRCP label?

[qijcvww]

can one do 1yr-2yr fellowship after MS and then return back to their home country

[aminamaqbool]

Hii sir I have done MD Pathology from India and currently practicing as consultant since last 3 years . What is the best route for me if I want to settle in UK as specialist .

[rossim]

Hi sir..im an internal medicine doctor in india working for the last 6 years..can you let me know which is the best step for me next if i want to come to the UK..?