RoadToUK

GMC Registration

MBBS certificate & transcript (Bangladeshi Doctors)

The idea of going to another country and start a life as a doctor there from scratch sounds daunting, but it’s not impossible. We, as doctors, have to jump through a lot of hoops in our own country in terms of career progression and job satisfaction. And it’s

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Papers from BMDC for GMC Registration

The idea of going to another country and start a life as a doctor there from scratch sounds daunting, but it’s not impossible. We, as doctors, have to jump through a lot of hoops in our own country in terms of career progression and job satisfaction. And it’s

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What to do after PLAB/UKMLA 2 : GMC registration and NHS Job

Finally the agonizing PLAB/UKMLA 2 exam is done. Some stations were horrible- you were completely clueless about the what, why, and where; while some went superb, you handled everything confidently. After a month or so when the results will be out, it will hardly matter any more since you

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What to expect for the GMC ID Check

The moment has finally arrived! You’re getting registered as a doctor under the GMC and you are just ID check away. Congratulations, you’re that much closer to achieving your dream. Now let’s get back to what you have to do. If you are taking PLAB/UKMLA – then

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EPIC verification for GMC Registration

Have you heard the EPIC news regarding GMC registration? All those who are applying for provisional or full registration must first get their primary medical qualifications (PMQ) verified by the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) via EPIC. What is EPIC? It stands for the ‘Electronic Portfolio of International

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GMC Registration via USMLE, MCCQE, or AMC

Many of you have undoubtedly heard the news put out by the General Medical Council (GMC) of the UK that they will be accepting USMLE, MCCQE, and AMC pass results for the consideration of full registration. This would then allow these individuals to work in the UK as doctors. So

Visiting the UK

Your First Visit to the UK as an International Doctor (Part 1)

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the UK! Even though that sounds exciting and fascinating, there’s a little voice in the back of your mind who’s worried about what’s about to happen in your oh-so-waited very first UK visit for PLAB/UKMLA 2. What will happen at

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Daily life on your first visit to the UK (Part 2)

Now that you’ve landed in London (or Manchester) for your PLAB/UKMLA 2 visit, and have more or less settled into your comfy abode, your stomach starts to rumble. Uh-oh. Now what?! You seriously begin to consider if your mom wouldn’t mind just moving in with you for

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Failing PLAB/UKMLA 2 : Dealing with unfortunate results

Your PLAB/UKMLA 2 results came out and you’re not happy. You studied hard, you toiled for hours on end, and you cannot believe the marks in front of you. How could this happen? Don’t stress. Take a deep breath and stay in control, because this is just

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The Journey to PLAB/UKMLA 2

This is it. The time has come. Your exam date is only a few days away. You’re calm, cool, and collected, knowing everything is set for your trip to Manchester, Cambridge, or London, your ultimate PLAB/UKMLA 2 journey destination. It is, right? You’ve booked a place and

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A Checklist for International Doctors (IMG) in the UK

It’s all very well to think and plan about coming to the UK to work as a doctor, being an international medical graduate (IMG), but there is always the fear of the unknown lurking in the back of our minds. That’s why we’ve devised the international medical

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How to Plan for PLAB 2 or UKMLA CPSA and Course/Academy

Maybe your PLAB/UKMLA 1 results will come out in a few days and you are sweating OR you have that sweet, sweet email of passing the PLAB/UKMLA 1 (within a month or so after you exam), you are floating on a cloud. For both cases come back to

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UK VISA for PLAB/UKMLA: Online VISA application

The day you appear in your PLAB/UKMLA 1 exam, I would suggest the next day you start working on your UK visa for PLAB/UKMLA 2. Why? No matter how many instructions and guidelines you follow - your case will be unique. It won’t match with anybody else’

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UK VISA for PLAB/UKMLA: Supporting Documents

I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to start working on your UK visa for PLAB/UKMLA as early as possible and start gathering the important documents. Why? No matter how many instructions and guidelines you follow-your case will be unique. It won’t match with anybody else’

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UK VISA for PLAB/UKMLA: Final Preparation

Now we are at the last part of what you’ll need to do for your UK visa. Just a few more things are left to be done, and you’ll be set. It will be a long discussion. So, I thought I will break it into parts. This part

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What to do after PLAB 1 or UKMLA AKT

Take a deep breath. No, seriously. Do it. Inhale. Exhale. Good. Calm? Cool? Collected? Let’s proceed. You’ve completed PLAB/UKMLA 1, congratulations!! What do you mean, the results aren’t out yet? I already know you’ve passed. Now we must work on what is next- PLAB/UKMLA

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The PLAB/UKMLA 2 Academy Uncertainty

If ever there was a debate that had no end, it would be this one: Should I mention the academy/course I’ll be attending before PLAB/UKMLA 2 in my visa application? Ultimately, it is your choice, but I will just present for you the realities of both situations,

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UK Visa for PLAB/UKMLA: Financial Sponsorship Documents

Getting a UK visa for PLAB/UKMLA is a mammoth task for many international medical graduates (IMGs). It is very confusing sometimes regarding what financial sponsorship documents you have to gather and how should you present your case. Let’s try to break it down! Let’s look at the

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How to book PLAB/UKMLA 1 and open a GMC Online Account

Now that you have obtained your required score in IELTS/OET, let’s move onto a bigger and bolder step, PLAB/UKMLA 1. In this article we are going to discuss the requirements of PLAB/UKMLA 1 and how to book PLAB/UKMLA 1 and explain the steps of opening

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What to expect for PLAB/UKMLA

Now that the IELTS or OET are done and out of the way, the road becomes that much easier. Just two little exams left until you can register yourself as a doctor in the UK. Book them as quickly as you can find an available date, and be done with

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PLAB/UKMLA in six months : A tried and tested plan

That title must have really caught your eye, am I right? In 6 months, how can one possibly begin to think that it is feasible to have dates both PLAB/UKMLA 1 and 2 exams, and that too while being in the UK on a single visit? Let me first

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How to deal with unfortunate results: Failing PLAB/UKMLA 1

It is not an easy thing to suffer failure, especially when the exam is apart of the goal, the dream that you’ve set out before yourself to accomplish. You must have heard ‘It’ll be okay’ or ‘Better luck next time’ a thousand times already. Let’s look beyond

Before IELTS/OET

Occupational English Test (OET) for International Doctors

Occupational English Test (OET) is widely accepted now for all purposes of proving your English language proficiency as an international doctor lookinf forward to making your career in the UK. Starting from aplication for GMC registration to applying for foundation training by UKFPO also accepts OET as a valid test.

Before IELTS/OET

Internship and Foundation Training by UKFPO for IMGs

One of the main eligibility for securing full GMC registration with a license to practice is to have an approved pattern of internship (house-job). Otherwise, IMGs may have to resort to UKFPO foundation training or find an approved pattern of internship elsewhere before application for full GMC registration. Foundation Training

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What is the UKMLA?

How many times have you seen the questions related to UKMLA floating around the various forums and groups on the net? Many of you must be (rightly) confused what this all can mean for you, and just what you need to expect for the future. Never fear, we’ll discuss