PLAB 1 Exam Essentials

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Key features

What you get from us

6 months of on-demand access to 50+ hours of High Yield PLAB 1 teaching, led by Dr. Chirag. Breaking down the must-know content, tackle common mistakes, and giving you exam strategies that work.
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Dr. Chirag Madaan
A critical care specialist from India, Dr. Chirag became the youngest ICU Head at Apollo Hospital, Delhi, recognised for his clinical expertise. With over 8 years of teaching experience, he is a trusted mentor known for his engaging, practical style. For the past 5 years, his YouTube medical videos have reached and inspired learners worldwide.
Dr. Laura Wood
Dr. Laura Carolyn Wood is a UK-based paediatrician with expertise in emergency and acute care. A researcher, advisor, and educator with a focus on childhood trauma and recovery, she brings clarity, compassion, and practical insight to her teaching approach.
High yield teaching videos
This course includes 26+ hours of expert-led teaching across 26 High Yield topics. Clear explanations, smart mnemonics, and exam strategies like time-saving hacks and elimination techniques. It also includes focused Q&As, and a supportive peer community. Everything you need to pass PLAB 1 with confidence.
Q&A sessions
Each topic includes a 1-hour teaching video and a Q&A session that simplifies key concepts, clears up common mistakes, and keeps your focus on what matters most. That’s over 50 hours of expert-led content, built by doctors, trusted by thousands, and designed to help you pass PLAB 1 with clarity and precision.

Why this course works

Learn from PLAB experts, focus on high-yield topics, and master exam strategies - all designed to give you confidence and clarity on exam day

Aligned with the PLAB 1 Exam

Every topic and lesson is mapped to the current exam blueprint, so you’re studying exactly what you need.

Expert-led teaching

Our PLAB 1 teachers bring real clinical experience, clear explanations, and practical exam strategies to every lesson.

Proven track record

Thousands of Pastest candidates pass their PLAB exams each year after using our structured courses.

Efficient, focused learning

High-yield lessons, recall-focused teaching, and smart mnemonics help you master complex topics without wasting time.
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FAQs

What you need to know

On-demand, expert-led lessons covering high-yield topics from every PLAB 1 specialty - including key concepts, tricky areas, and must-know facts. Each 1-hour video is part of a complete, end-to-end solution designed to streamline your revision and deliver real exam impact, covering:

  • Cardiology
  • Haematology
  • Nephrology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Paediatrics
  • Plus many more

Our on-demand video course has been carefully designed by our Courses Director, Dr. Chirag Madaan, and is delivered by a team of specialist medical professionals. It includes 26 High Yield pre-recorded teaching videos covering the most important concepts, each accompanied by Q&A sessions to break down tricky topics.

No, the Qbank is not included with the course. You can purchase our PLAB 1 Qbank separately on either a monthly rolling plan or a fixed 3 or 6 month plan.

With the Qbank, you get:

  • Full access to our learning textbook with built-in 3D imagery
  • Unlimited access to over 3,000 practice questions
  • 2 specially curated past papers

Yes, the GMC requires you to pass either exam to show you can simply communicate safely and effectively in English. Once you have this, you can register with the GMC to book your PLAB 1 exam. The minimum requirement for passing IELTS is a band score of 7.5 (7.0 in each skill) and 350 or above in OET for each paper. Our English Language Course covers all the requirements for each exam, Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking.