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USMLE vs PLAB (UKMLA) vs MRCP: Which Should You Take?

Are you a medical graduate or student wondering about the differences between USMLE and UKMLA (formerly known as PLAB) and which pathway might be the best fit for your career in medicine?

In this detailed video, we dive deep into everything you need to know about these two pivotal exams that can shape your medical career in the USA or the UK.

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[dhruvock]

Anyone who has not achieved MRCP-UK wouldn't have any idea about the level of this exam. Likewise anyone who has not cleared complete USMLE steps( including step 3) could be ignorant about the quality of this world class exam and that is where I stand out being extremely unique. In my career I have cleared both UK exams(MRCP UK +Neurology SCE- all First attempt) and finished all parts of USMLE(Step1+Step2+Step3- First attempt). I will say there is a vast difference in study approach and both are unique in so many ways. Especially Step3 USMLE is heavy biostatistics based exam on day 1 and PACES is a pure clinical skill exam on real patients with active illness. MRCP-UK according to me the best Internal Medicine exam in the world which is adequately standardized to the level of PG IM Training however USMLE is overall the toughest exam in the world due to the sheer intensity of exam stipulation such as number of questions in each single hour section of the exam as well as the length of clinical vignettes hence time plays a key role in solving a USMLE question. USMLE feels quite tough to pass or score high per se especially at later stages of career when one is already at a level of a resident or registrar as it is difficult to conceptualise other specialties like OBGY/Gynae or Peds whereas MRCP-UK can still be cleared if an individual has a very good knowledge of internal medicine specialties. I hope some basic facts could help vloggers and bloggers reading my comment post and best of luck to anyone endeavouring the hard journey of medicine.

[saziaerinstudent]

Hello doctor....i want to know the pros and cons of USMLE and MRCP....also which degree will be best to proceed ???

[narendrapopat]

Thank you sir for important information ❤

[harihara]

Hi doctor
I am a DNB General Medicine graduate from India and have cleared MRCP exam all three steps. I have 3years of experience working in a medical college after my PG. Now I am an assistant professor in the department of general medicine.

With this qualification am I eligible to apply for a job in australia?
If so, what level of job can i get?
Should I have to clear the AMC exams (as I cleared MRCP)?

Please help me doctor. Thank you.

[osamasaif]

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