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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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- Top 25 High-Yield PLAB 1 / UKMLA-AKT Topics Every Candidate Must Master – 2025 Ultimate Study Guide December 3, 2025
- PLAB vs UKMLA – What’s Changing and What Stays the Same (2025 Guide) November 26, 2025
- Decoding Differential Diagnosis: How to Think Like a UK Clinician November 17, 2025
- How to Prepare for Practical: Your Ultimate Guide to Nailing Core Clinical Procedures October 23, 2025
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