Recent changes

PLAB is set to become UKMLA in 2024. How does it impact the exam giver?

Candidates will notice very little change, the changes are more to the quality assurance and construction of the test. International candidates will continue with the PLAB test in 2024.

What are the changes in the question format?

The MLA has two components: the applied knowledge test (AKT) and the clinical and professional skills assessment (CPSA).

The AKT is a written assessment of applied clinical knowledge. The CPSA is a performance-based assessment of clinical and professional skills, knowledge and behaviours. It is set and delivered by:

Will the PLAB test be renamed?

As of now it will continue to retain its current name and meet the MLA requirements.

Any change in eligibility criteria for PLAB/UKMLA?

No, it remains unchanged.

Recent changes

MRCPsych

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists exam assesses the psychiatric knowledge, clinical skills, and competency of doctors pursuing a career in psychiatry

FRCS ortho

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Orthopedics exam assesses the specialized orthopaedic surgical knowledge, skills, and competency of surgeons

FEBS

Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery exam recognizes the proficiency and expertise of surgeons in various surgical specialities within Europe

MRCP

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians exam assesses the medical knowledge, clinical skills, and competency of doctors in their early medical training

MRCS

Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons exam assesses the surgical knowledge, skills, and competency of doctors in their early surgical training

PLAB

Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board exam assesses the knowledge and skills of international medical graduates seeking to practice medicine in the UK