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Top 25 High-Yield PLAB 1 / UKMLA-AKT Topics Every Candidate Must Master – 2025 Ultimate Study Guide

If you’re aiming for the UK as an international doctor, you’ve probably heard two acronyms thrown around constantly: PLAB and UKMLA.

One sounds familiar and slightly terrifying.
The other sounds new, mysterious, and possibly even more terrifying.

PLAB vs UKMLA – What’s Changing and What Stays the Same (2025 Guide)

If you’re aiming for the UK as an international doctor, you’ve probably heard two acronyms thrown around constantly: PLAB and UKMLA.

One sounds familiar and slightly terrifying.
The other sounds new, mysterious, and possibly even more terrifying.

Decoding Differential Diagnosis: How to Think Like a UK Clinician

A real-world, example-rich guide for PLAB, UKMLA, PRES candidates and new NHS doctors.

Differential diagnosis is one of the most important thinking skills you will ever develop as a clinician. Not because exams demand it, but because real patients need it.

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