PLAB vs MRCS: Which Pathway to Choose to Work as a Doctor in the UK?Pros and Cons || Comparison
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- Are you a doctor considering working in the UK? Confused about which pathway to take, PLAB or MRCS? This video will help you make an informed decision.
In this video, we'll discuss the similarities and differences between PLAB and MRCS, the eligibility criteria for both exams, and the pros and cons of each pathway. We'll also talk about the exam format, preparation strategies, and tips for success.
Whether you're a medical graduate or a practicing doctor, this video will provide valuable insights into the PLAB and MRCS pathways and help you choose the one that's right for you.
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Dr Harris Siddique is core Surgical trainee in UK, an international medical graduate from Pakistan with special interest in educating surgical aspirants all around the world.
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Good presentation.
I am a senior registrar in General Surgery in my country under the auspices of the West African College of Surgeons.
I am interested in obtaining CCT in General Surgery in the UK.
I have passed MRCS part A.
I have looked at the person specification intensely and I have realised that my chances would reduce the longer I stay in my country.
What is the quickest way to come to the UK after passing the MRCS?
I plan on taking Part B next February.
Thank you.
CCT is long term , you can apply for ST3 Training post . having more expeience deducts marks in shortlisting but if you switch speciality eg urology , vascular etc you can bypass over experience deduction
Thank you for making such videos
Assalamualaikum Harris
I'm from Quetta, I want to pursue radiology in UK. Should I go for MRCS or Plab ?. Currently I'm doing Housejob in JPMC Karachi.
Kindly make a video about the whole cost of complete journey from MRCS registration to getting a job in uk. Thank you.
it varies alot eg now a days MRCS can be done in home county like in Pakistan , interview are done online so its just exam costs , but on other hand if one has to go abroad to do exams or may prefer to do in person for interiview that will be expensive
After MRCS you have to pay for GMC reg. Are there any other systems we have to pay for? I am not talking about the travel cost.
Hello Dr.Harris
Kindly guide on the options to choose after MRCS. What other options can one have apart from opting for surgery in UK?
you can do any speciality unto your choice.
sir I got a question please , If I am a fresh medical graduate finding difficulties in booking PLAB, do I have a good chance of passing MRCS B without having clinical surgical experience , Coz I might even be interested in other medical specialties but I just want MRCs for GMC registration.
second question please , does PLAB gives a better chance for applying to a training job in any other specialty or both are equal as they both allow for GMC registration
1)Yes you would need to learn surgical examinations procedures etc
2)MRCS is superior
Sir...if someone has not done.plab and only done both parts of mrcs after mbbs and attained gmc registration...can they apply for ct1 or st1 postion? As getting st3 post merely with no experience in surgeries would be harder ...like just by doing mrcs can one apply for core.medical training or is it not.allowed?
Yes you can apply for medical training .
Thank you very much for your video, it’s super informative! My partner and I are planning to move to the UK and he is a pediatric surgeon outside the UK who is about to finish his masters degree in surgery. I have some questions after watching your video which I hope you will kindly address for us❤ 1. How long does it take for you to pass the Mrcs exams? 2. What will be the next step after passing the exams? 3. Do you have any tips for those who were in the middle of waiting for the results and looking out for opportunities for jobs? I apologize to bother you with so many questions but we truly appreciate your content
1: 6-12 months
2: depending on your graduation country ielts or oet as per GMC req
3: yes work on portfolio , if need visa preparation for application, etc
Thanks
@@harrissiddique We really appreciate all of your answers! Thank you very much!!!
Thanks 🌻
hello doctor, I just cleared PLAB 1 AND 2, I'm waiting for my GMC registration.. while waiting for my first job is it recommended to take MRCS A now? or should I wait until my 2 years foundation training? thank you and I really appreciate your content.
if you are aiming for surgery in future and have completed other requriemetns for CST , then yes you may give it
Thank u for ur invaluable info.
I hav 2questions.
1, is signature of a surgeon who has MRCS mandatory to take MRCS for imgs?
2, can i take MRCS partA online at home like OET @home?Since there is no exam center in my country. Tnx.
1: No
2: no , need to give in a examination centre
@@harrissiddique thank u in advance!
Some one who has MRCS time expired four years back just attempted once OSCE failed one mark from passing any idea
idea about ? need to attempt again . I have provided Mrcs exam guidance
💯 facts
hello sir, I have a question. I got my PMQ from moldova where we were not required to do our internship. Is it necessary to have internship for MRCS?
no
Awesome😊
Mrcs have limited seats in Pakistan,. I booked it last yr but had tu cancel due to unavailablelity of slot,
Its conducted about three times a year , key is to keep checking and book asap
Greetings Sir!!! Firstly Tysm For the information. I do have a question and will be needing ur guidance for it. I'm currently a Final Year MBBS Student From Kyrgyzstan, Can i directly book my plab slot right after my graduation and passing my OET/IELTS without appearing in Pakistan's Lisecening exam? Thank u im advance sir
If your college is in the list of world medical college list then yes you can book PLAB directly , but remember your would need to apply for two years of internship in UK , if one hasn’t done house-job in Pakistan . And w/o PMDC licence also without you can’t practice in Pakistan , unless you do MRCP/FRCS OR other recognised degree
@@harrissiddique thank u for your response sir,Noted the things you mentioned. Sir can it be a good thing to do Housejob in Pakistan and right after the Housejob (W/O the pak licensing Exam), we can take the mrcs exam?
@@ashchaudhary7668 yes
@@harrissiddique thank u Sir, Noted
I gave oet fr plab to pursue mrcs ahead as i heard u cant pass it in frst attempt without uk experience. I recently failed oet in reading nd listening so i m confused if to reappear ahead fr oet for plab nd mrcs nd as u hve told abt expenses fr plab 2 academies nd centres its hard fr me to charge tht much every time with tht much stress to pass as well so should i reappear in jan attempt for oet ahead fr plab or follow mrcs as ultimately tht is wot exactly i was looking for to get surgery training nd to get oet later -
nd if i go fr mrcs is it possible to get job there without surgical experience back in country or atleast moship of 2 year is required ?
Nd do middle east countries ask fr surgical experience of uk or country side ll enough ?
It's totally your decision, however, I would go for MRCS during these days getting a date for PLAB is challenging
you will get based on your exp eg SHO /FY2 jobs
not sure about Middle East
hello sir ! Can a fresh MBBS graduate go to sit in MRCS directly without additional surgery experience like Surgical residency as in FCPS ? or it is required to have some experience in surgical field in order to pass the MRCS A and MRCS B Both ? please guide ! Thanks
It’s recommended to have surgical experience , however its not a requirement
@@harrissiddique Thank you sir
@@harrissiddiquewhat all risk/difficulties are there for mrcs after mbbs? Could you please help me to take a decision?
what do you mean @@223suhaileaboobaker2
@@harrissiddique sir, i want to attend mrcs part A after my MBBS .., but my seniors (who cleared MRCS part1) advised me to try MRCS after post graduation. So i wants to know about the difficulties of clearing MRCS (part 1 & part 2) right after MBBS
I don't have any surgical training but i want to peruse my career in UK in surgery is it better for me to go for MRCS or PLAB? I couldn't get fcps training here
yes MRCS is better
If I clear mrcs will I be starting at st3 if I work in the uk at a jon training job for some time?
It depends upon you experience , type of job and interview
Thank u sm
When one should book PLAB seat ? Right after clearing final year mbbs or at the end of house job
you need required English exam to book PLAB , so earlier its better
Very informative❤...Sir I've a query...After plab exams how long it takes for one to get trainning there ??
Can we easily get job in UK at ST-3 level if we clear MRCS in Pakistan without any experience of working in the UK?
getting a surgical training post is a competitive process . A few people have acquired with no UK experience . However its not advised . so its better to start from non training SHO job to learn system
Hello doc. Im a fresh graduate im gonna complete my house job after a week . I failed oet once so couldn't booked plab earlier and now it says i will be having a seat for 2024 if i pass oet . My question is im surgerical aspirant i want to pursue orthopedic surgery in future if i pass mrcs a and b what will be the chances of getting training in ortho in uk?
2) what kind of job do we get after passing mrcs exams it like SHO OR some other likt ct or trust grade . TIA
1) No one can assure training post , but if you work on your portfolio and plan accordingly - there are increased chances
2) the grades you mentioned all are same/ eqv.
Sir . I mean do we get a senior level job or junior most doctor after mrcs because if we get same SHO job after passing mrcs than what's make difference of doing mrcs instead of plab . Little bit confused
@@TheSajjad1212
Mrcs is by RCS college its membership degree & PLAB is by GMC a license exam both lead to GMC registration
Both exams are different , for getting surgery reg job mrcs and experience are compulsory but if you have done PLAB you need both to get senior job
Hey Sir. Very informative video thanks alot , kindly reassure us that we can directly apply for MRCS part A after graduating before house job
yes
Sir My first Question is I just finished my final year MBBS exam here in Pakistan.... Can i appear during housejob for MCRS part A? My 2nd Question is after passing part A of exam, what is the time limit to pass Part B of exam???
1: yes
2: 6 years
@@harrissiddique thank you sir
I'm doing residency in ENT ..am 3rd year resident I also cleared my IMM exam ..now I want to move UK ..kindly guide me pathway
A)Apply via CPSP MTI Pathway (2 Years)
B) do PLAB/MRCS to get GMC reg and apply for jobs
Hello,
I am final year medical student from Guyana, south America. I am planning to give MRCS exam next year in the month of January as I will be getting a my PMQ in the month of november 2023. I have a query it would be great if you could clear it. As I said I will be giving MRCS part A next year in 2024 and by the end of 2024 or early 2025 I will be giving part b and pass the exam. As soon as I pass the exam after my GMC registration will be getting directly into ST3 neurosurgery? It's my dream to get into neurosurgery training in the Uk. If not what will be the other way I can go to neurosurgery training after passing MRCS exam. And one more thing do i need to do internship if I have already passed MRCS
That would be really helpful for me, if possible after passing MRCS exam and getting GMC registration.
Without internship am i eligible in uk for ST training?
I will be waiting for your reply.
It doesn’t work like that -
1) you need to have basic surgical training competence as well good portfolio
2) Neurosurgery doesn’t offer st3 training, all NS training are ST1 Run-through - if this what you are aiming , this is achievable with good portfolio
@@harrissiddique Thank u so much sir, one more question sir if I didn't do my internship nor in country of education or in uk as a foundation training will I be directly go in st1 as soon as I pass my MRCS or MRSA Exam?
@@plabstudy-pz9hw No , you need to have CREST form signed to apply for CST post , which means you need at-least internship or foundation training
Hii if you have any idea regarding what to do after mrcs ent . Pls reply
What do you mean , go for training or non training jobs
Hello Vaia,
could you please help me by giving an information?
I am puzzled, just because of that confusion.
I am in uk as a dependent and I have 1 year of work experience in Bangladesh in Department of surgery. Now is there any way to do MRCOG or MRCS here without Plab.
yes can do MRCS
Thanks vaia
Kindly reply is there any experience required to appear in mrcs part b exam??? I have heard u need 2 years of surgical experience before appearing in mrcs part b exam
No experience required , however it’s recommended
Hello sir, in which country MRCS IS VALID other than UK
middle eastern countries
What is the waiting time to get a job after MRCS and Ielts/Oet?
it varies , but usually 2-3 months
Can u plz guide me I am doing my intership I gave oet to book plab but missed that chance can I go for mrcs
Yes you can , but will ned oet/IELTS eventually
If there is 3 years gap between internship and surgical residency in India… but if I clear Mrcs after ms ortho. May I get a job?
yes 100%. just need to explain the gap
@@harrissiddique nothing special.. exam preparation and family circumstances
Hi bro ....i have done my MD drom Afghanistan from a private medical college which is not in the list with GMC can i give MRCS or not please help me in this
you wiil need to check your medical and ask them to get it listed on world medical school list , first
God bless you
Assalam o alaikum Sir ,
will you suggest a 3rd year mbbs student to plan for mrcs or fcps or start preparing for step 1 ?
I'll be eagerly waiting for your response.
Jazak'Allah.
WS,
All are different you cant prepare much for Mrcs/fcps at this stage .
however if US or Steps is your plan , start preparing for USMLE exams
thanks for the knowledge, I need to ask 2 questions:
1: After doing both mrcs A and B exams directly after House job without doing FCps training or any experience in surgery, Is it possible to have job or training in Uk?
2: Is mrcs valid in Dubai to work on basis of this degree?
I mean can I start a job or training in Uk after mrcs without much experience in pak or without FCps training here?
1)yes
2)Dubai has separate exam , MRCS with UK expierence is preferable .
@@harrissiddique 1/ If yes then how can I apply for UK job after mrcs part B ?
2/ So for Dubai I need to have experience in UK first to work as surgeon in Dubai? And which separate exam Dubai has?
1: look my video regarding nhs jobs
2: it depends , uk exp is preferred attract good salary as well
@@AasmaJunejo
@@harrissiddique Thankyou for the knowledge 😇
After Completing MRCS, can I get training in surgery in Uk?
yes , in some cases you dont even need mrcs eg ST1 training
Very nice and informative video. I am a 2nd year resident in general surgery in Pakistan. Is it better for me to complete my fcps then go for mrcs or should i get it done now?
It varies , if long term UK then get GMC asap if not complete FCPS
You could apply via MTI Scheme as well thats the best option imo
@@harrissiddique thank you for your guidance.
Hello Dr Haris
If I pass MRCS part 2 in Pakistan what is the next step?? To work in UK? Or to get job in UK??
Get GMC registration and apply for jobs on nhs/trac jobs
After passing mrcs both parts do we need to give oet , to get full GMC registration
Aslam o alaikum sir...
Thank you for the guidelines
Sir I am currently in 3rd year Mbbs
Can you please guide me from where i should prepare for plab from now on
And sir can we do housejob in Pakistan after graduation and then apply for plab...
Please do guide
WA,
1- Focus on your MBBS , do BSc. enlgish or any additional degree like teaching diploma etc
2- yes you can that's the right pathway
Asalamualikum Dr haris. I am a simple mbbs graduate with two years experience as a Junior resident in department of general surgery, will this experience count? Or do i need to have a post graduate degree before applying for mrcs exam?
for MRCS no surgical exp is required . in your case you can appear in MRCS any day
@@harrissiddique very thankful to you .
Mrcs part B will also held in Pak or not?
yes . but seats are booked as soon as they are released. Regularly check here : www.rcsed.ac.uk/exams/exam-calendar
Is MRCS (both parts) conducted in Pakistan?
Yes
Do you think it is possible to go straight to st4-st5 after working for 4-5 years as a surgical trainee back home?
St3 is starting point , but more experience has negative marking in portfolios
@@harrissiddique sir currently i m working as urology resident in Pakistan and i passed my mrcs A.. as i have heard about over qualification. how to safe ourself from negative portfolio.. should i freez my training ..what should be our planning..
@@saleemmarwat2303 depends what stage and which speciality you are applying for
@@harrissiddique urology and plastic surgery. Which one will be safe ... and how to avoid negative portfolios
@harrissiddique and sir plz make a video about specialty . And .their competition ratio
Assalamalaikum..Done FCPS Dermatology 5 years back .My 4th post FCPS practice.Moving to UK next month.What I have to do to work in my Speciality?
FCPS Pakistan. Working for 4 years now.Need your guidance
@@ayeshamunir-lj3kl GMC Registration via MRCP/PLAB
Hello doctor,I have cleared plab 1, waiting for plab 2 exam..I like to work in the field of surgery..is writing MRCS will make my path easier.?
Hello bhai
Yes it shows commitment to speciality
Sir do you earn 140000 pound sterlings a year as a doctor in UK? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.
I wish 🙂 , Consultant may earn that amount but tax would be very high at that salary amount
Plab is for someone going to be general physician nd mrcs for someone going to be a general surgeon .. right ??
No mrcp for general physician
PLAB - Licence exam
MRCS - Membership exam
both exam lead to GMC registration .
MRCS is entry exam for surgery training , where as plab allows you to work at SHO/FY2/CT grade
for GP its MRCGP
Is nhs surgical experience required to to pass mrcs part b .
No
Hello Dr haris, if 8-10 hrs a day study kr ke bhi ap 2 months me exam clear kr skty?
yes possible
Dr can I talk to u directly? I am in UK need to take some information. I am dr too.
@@QuratUlAin-q7y you may comment here or email me : harris.siddique@yahoo.com
Haris bhai can i book mrcs A during my housejob??
yes you can for sure
Can we take MRCS part A during our internship. Or internship is required to sit for MRCS part a?
Yes , Just need medical degree
@@harrissiddique Thank You
what are your insights for.mrcs ireland
insights as in ? , all colleges are equal no difference
@@harrissiddique whats the difference is mrcs uk and mrcs ireland
Mrcs ki prepration k baray mein btayen and training ka kya scene hota he
I have already made a video on MRCS and training application
@@harrissiddique yeah thanks. I saw that too. And that was very helping. More Power to you.
When are seats available for mrcs A?
Check Royal College website , its deos happens about 4 times per year
Hello sir I am an final year mbbs student from india.During internship i want to take mrcs part a and then part b.After passing mrcs do we need to apply for cst
What do you mean ? If you want to train in surgery field then yes you need to apply for training slot
@@harrissiddique sir do we apply for core surgical training or specialty training
@@arunimaroy8495 yes to both depending on your experience
@@harrissiddique Thank you so much sir
What about training?
What?
Any coaching for mrcs
Not yet
Hello dr haris are there any centres of mrcs part b in Pakistan
yes
@@harrissiddique Dr Harris how long it takes to complete this mrcs pathway as I have my plab 1 already booked so seeing oversaturation in plab pathway I'm thinking to opt for mrcs but I'm not sure how long does it takes to prepare for it's both parts and as recent graduate without surgical experience especially. Can you please comment on.
@@chroniclesofmedicine774 It really depends , however estimate about 8 Months
Sir if we clear Mrcs A , can we get training in Pakistan?
MRCS is not recognised in Pakistan
Sir after MBBS can we directly take MRCS examination??
yes
Have you any idea about frcr?
@@mustafakhann611 what is it you want to ask ?
@@harrissiddique can i give frcr 1 after housejob and for frcr 2 i need post graduation training so if i give fcps radiology at that time so would the fcps training would count as post graduation for frcr 2.. and if clear frcr would job in uk would be easily available ?
@@mustafakhann611 www.rcr.ac.uk/exams-training/rcr-exams/clinical-radiology-exams/
Which one is best and easy for girls plab mrcp or mrcs ?
Easy - PLAB
Best - Depends on medicine vs surgery
@@harrissiddique hello sir ! i have done md in gyne and obs .. after mrcog can i work in dubai as a gynaecologist ?
@@nishumalik2856 you would need to register with their council
@@harrissiddique thanks
@@nishumalik2856 after completing their licence exam
How difficult is mrcs b part ?
well it depends , people with having Surgery and UK experience find it comparatively easy
Aoa sir
Kindly guide me
I am fresh graduate, done 6 months housejob in Pakistan Right now
I want to pursue in orthopeadic in future
So if i apply for MRCS
1. Do i need to clear both Parts in order to get job in UK?
2. What post i will get after Clearing MRCS?
3. How much training time is needed in pakistan ?
1. Yes
2. Depends on experience eg with house job SHO
3. House Job is enough
I am really confused…which path to choose Plab or MRCS? I am currently doing my internship….. Which path will bring job opportunities faster?
Same Mee to I’m going for MRCS
if iys surgery you are intrerested MRCS
plz use urdu or hindi
Aoa ..kindly can you share your contact for further information
you may email me : Harris.siddique@yahoo.com
@Harris Siddique okay sir ..thankuu
Hello sir,
Yes
What are the requirements to appear for MRCS exams?
MBBS