2025 Medical School Open Days – Key Dates & UCAT Tips for 2026 Applicants
Planning to apply to medical school for 2026? Whether you're just starting your journey or preparing for the UCAT (Un...
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“42 Night Shift Lessons I Learned the Hard Way” by Dr. Dev Gakhar (aka Doctor Devify) - The Ultimate Survival Guide for Resident Doctors
Starting your first night shift as a Resident Doctor in the NHS can feel like jumping into the deep end without a life jacket. The chaos, exhaustio...
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How to score Band 7.5+ in IELTS Academic for IMGs | Pastest
Want to know how to hit Band 7.5 in IELTS Academic? Discover our expert tips for IMGs - boost your score and fast-track your journey into UK medici...
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The most common mistakes IMGs make in PLAB 1
Discover the most common mistakes IMGs make in PLAB 1 and learn how to avoid them. Pass with flying colours with Pastest!
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PLAB Questions - What you should be practising (but probably aren’t)
When it comes to preparing for the PLAB exam, most candidates will focus on the obvious: clinical knowledge, high-yield topics, and past papers. Bu...
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Australian Healthcare System vs UK Healthcare System: Which is better for you?
In this guide, we break down the key differences between the UK NHS (National Health Service) and Australia’s healthcare system - helping UK doctor...
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OET vs IELTS
The Occupational English Test (OET) is a healthcare-specific English language exam designed for medical professionals. Covering listening, reading,...
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Online vs. in-person medical education: Which is best for you?
Choosing how to prepare for the PLAB exam can feel overwhelming with so many options available. This guide from Pastest breaks down the pros and co...
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Pastest vs Plabable
For both PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) and the new and evolving UKMLA (UK Medical Licensing Assessment), both Pastest and Pl...
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Pastest Supports an Inspirational Survive and Thrive Day with London School of Paediatrics
On Monday 28th April, we were proud to support the London School of Paediatrics’ annual Survive and Thrive Day – an inspiring event that brought to...
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A guide to the Internal Medicine Training (IMT) Portfolio
IMT is a 3-year core training programme for UK junior doctors. The aim of this programme is to prepare trainees for their careers as medical regist...
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The pathways to medicine in the UK
The different pathways make it possible for people of all educational backgrounds and even ages to study medicine. Yes, it’s still competitive, but...
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What is the difference between PLAB and other routes to GMC registration?
This guide explores the key differences between the PLAB route and other pathways to GMC registration, helping you make an informed decision about ...
