Doctors' Options at IELTS Medical
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Here at IELTS Medical the purpose of our doctors department is to help as many doctors as possible gain the necessary qualifications they need to work in the UK.
Qualifications
OET or IELTS
The first qualification a doctor would require to be able to work within the UK is either an OET or IELTS. We offer online and classroom-based courses to make it flexible as possible for doctors to learn. Once the doctor has passed one of these exams they will either be provided with their GMC registration number if they're an EU doctor or, if they're an overseas doctor, they'll sit the PLAB exams. .
PLAB
The PLAB 1 exam which is a theory-based exam that is made up of 180 questions completed in 3 hours. it is an exam which tests a doctor's theoretical medical knowledge.
PLAB 2 is an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE). It's made up of 16 scenarios, each lasting eight minutes. The aim of this exam is to reflect real-life settings including a mock consultation or an acute ward.
It tests the candidates ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios and settings.
If our doctors are interested in qualifying as General Practitioners (or GPs), we have a course that helps you to do just that.
MRCGP
The MRCGP exam is made up of 2 different parts which are the AKT(Applied knowledge test) and the CSA (Clinical skills assessment). The AKT is a theory test which takes place at a selected center and is made up of 180 questions. To complete this exam candidates are given 2 hours.
The CSA is made up of 13 stations which all contribute equally to the final score and they all last 10 minutes each. All cases are graded on three domains which are data gathering skills, clinical management skills and Interpersonal skills.
Due to the pandemic the CSA has been suspended and replaced by the RCA (Recorded Clinical Assessment). The RCA checks a doctor's ability to integrate and apply clinical, professional, communication, and practical skills appropriate for general practice.
How we offer support
• We offer a range of courses for doctors who want to be recognised by the GMC in both in class and online formats.
• Our students will gain access to the student portal which gives them all the materials they need to to pass their exam featuring an ever expanding library full of theory, video quizzes and hints and tips
• We have mock exams for learners to help them understand what level of competence they are at in the topic and what they need to improve to pass
Get GMC-recognised with us... Call 02036376722!
