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GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Racoon(op): 2:20pm On May 21

We’re making some changes to how we'll deliver PLAB 1 in 2027. Find out more about these changes and get answers to any questions you may have.The key changes in 2027 are:

Dhaka, Alexandria, Accra and Chennai will no longer run the exam. The February exam will not take place in international locations. UK and EU locations will continue to be available in February.

Why Are You Making These Changes?
We’re making these changes in 2027 because international demand for PLAB 1 has started to reduce after a period of significant growth.

We regularly review how and where we deliver PLAB 1 and adjust the number of places and locations in response to candidate demand.

How Have You Decided Which Locations to Remove?
We regularly assess demand across all locations using booking trends and data. We've removed locations where demand is no longer high enough to support delivery.

We’re confident that the locations we offer reflect demand and provide an appropriate geographical spread for candidates.

Where Can I Take The PLAB-1 Exam If My Preferred Location Has Been Removed?
You can book a place at alternative locations in the UK, EU and available international centres. You can find the available options in the PLAB booking system in GMC Online.

Why Are International Locations Not Running in February 2027?
We plan exam delivery across the year based on demand in different locations. As international demand has reduced, we have consolidated international delivery into fewer sittings.

Our analysis showed that no international test date was significantly more popular than the others. By not running international locations in February 2027, we can concentrate demand across the remaining sittings. This helps us maintain a viable number of locations and a good geographical spread for candidates.

Demand remains strong in UK and EU locations, so we’ll continue to offer places there in all sittings.

What Should I Do if Planned To Sit PLAB 1 At An International Location In February 2027?
You can book a place for the February 2027 sitting at locations in the UK or EU.
Alternatively, you can book your preferred international location for any other PLAB 1 sitting within your English language validity period.

You can find what's available to you in the PLAB booking system in GMC Online. Where necessary, we'll also offer flexibility, for example where English language evidence may otherwise expire.

I Can No Longer Sit PLAB 1 In February 2027 Internationally, Will You Extend My English Language Evidence?

If your English language evidence expires before 31 May 2027 and you had planned to sit PLAB 1 in February 2027, we recommend that you sit in August or November 2026 at your preferred international location. Alternatively, you can book the February 2027 sitting in a UK or EU location.

If you’re affected by the removal of international places in February, we may be able to extend the validity of your English language evidence so you can sit the May 2027 PLAB 1 test.

If your English language evidence expires between 1 February and 31 May 2027, email us at plab@gmc-uk.org to discuss an extension.

You must request an English language extension by 19 March 2027 to sit in May 2027. This is so we have time to process your request.

Will There Be Enough PLAB 1 Places For Everyone Who Wants To Take It Next Year?
We're confident that we are offering enough places to meet demand. We'll continue to monitor booking levels and respond to changes in demand as required, including adjusting the number of places across sittings and locations where possible.

Will You Reduce The Number Of Places Again In 2028?
We'll continue to monitor demand and review the number of PLAB 1 places and locations we offer each year. Any decisions for 2028 will be based on the demand we see, to support candidate access.

The General Medical Council
We work with doctors, physician associates, anaesthesia associates, those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK.

https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/plab/changes-to-plab-1-in-2027

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Racoon(op): 2:25pm On May 21*

It is increasingly difficult for foreign doctors to japa to UK with these unsavoury developments. So why would the UK be allowing so many foreign medical doctors to write & pass these expensive exams when there are limited space for them?

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by MotorConnectz(m): 5:25pm On May 21

1st to comment... Finally! Good one

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by sucess001(m): 5:28pm On May 21

More doctors will begin to flock to the US and Canada

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by jaephoenix(m): 5:32pm On May 21

Racoon:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/plab/changes-to-plab-1-in-2027

Good thing i exited the PLAB system. These guys just make changes anyhow they like

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Codes151(m): 5:34pm On May 21

If I was minister of health in nigeria. Nobody for Dey take the exams self.

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by yorosstores: 5:38pm On May 21

I don’t really understand the logic behind English competency certificates expiring after a certain period. Are they suggesting that someone could suddenly forget the language or how to use it?

Sometimes it just feels like another way to make foreigners keep paying for the same proof over and over again.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Oladikpo1975: 5:41pm On May 21

Why not leave one center in Africa. The UK always pushing off Africans and they keep hopping towards the Arabs and Indians. Yet the will turn around and complain later.
How easy is it to get a shengen visa or a UK visa to write plab.
If only we could fix our country we don't need all these slavery.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by UzorIyke(m): 5:52pm On May 21

MotorConnectz:
1st to comment... Finally! Good one

Hmmm

Are you sure you're the first grin

By the way, it's a welcome development to them, but difficult to us.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by edogu(m): 5:58pm On May 21

sucess001:
More doctors will begin to flock to the US and Canada

US will be much difficult especially under Trump. I believe Canada will easier based on recent policy to accommodate interested doctors. If you are able to get the Canadian visa, US will easier if you're applying from there.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by razzydoo(m): 6:02pm On May 21

Sebi na una wan Japa?
Kilo kan iru awa yi pelu relocation?🙄
Write your primaries, you go dey okay for here Nigeria.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Babatunjo: 6:05pm On May 21

It's because they don't need more doctors from Africa for now.. when they need again in the future they will come back and open more centers again.

It's an on and off immigration cycle that has been on for decades.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by PDPdestroyer(m): 6:06pm On May 21

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by onyxo76(m): 6:22pm On May 21

the GMC licence we don dey carry for the last 2 years we never see work, dem for luku cancel plab2 for the next 5 years since they have decided to give their own graduates priority. who will commit funds and time to such a pathway that won't lead to anywhere in the end

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Chienex24(m): 7:09pm On May 21

Codes151:
If I was minister of health in nigeria. Nobody for Dey take the exams self.

Thank goodness you are not

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Cmanforall: 7:11pm On May 21

Racoon:
It is increasingly difficult for foreign doctors to japa to UK with these unsavoury developments. So why would the UK be allowing so many foreign medical doctors to write & pass these expensive exams when there are limited space for them?

Uk changed their policies in healthcare recruitments. Uk graduates are given priority, these make few slots available for international healthcare workers

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Emeka71(m): 7:14pm On May 21

Racoon:
It is increasingly difficult for foreign doctors to japa to UK with these unsavoury developments. So why would the UK be allowing so many foreign medical doctors to write & pass these expensive exams when there are limited space for them?

Just as ICAN examination ended today, I wrote in the Professional Level.

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by ozo13(m): 7:24pm On May 21

Racoon:
It is increasingly difficult for foreign doctors to japa to UK with these unsavoury developments. So why would the UK be allowing so many foreign medical doctors to write & pass these expensive exams when there are limited space for them?

the exact comment I was looking for.i know of guys that have been in UK for 2yrs and some in Nigeria with plab 2 yet they are yet to get placement.

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by taiwolomo1: 8:31pm On May 21

Racoon:
It is increasingly difficult for foreign doctors to japa to UK with these unsavoury developments. So why would the UK be allowing so many foreign medical doctors to write & pass these expensive exams when there are limited space for them?

No one should fall for this domain post, its all scam. The moment u buy the domain, ur money is gone

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by femi4: 9:12pm On May 21

Scam ...a dubious money making mechanism

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by franvincoop: 11:38pm On May 21

Look closely, what they are trying to say is that they don't want Nigeria trained doctors again.
Their new rules are fit only for a Nigerian doctor who studied in Europe. Understood?
Same thing would soon apply to OSCE for nurses, then you would believe me, same like how COS is as rare as a virgin in the white house.
The UKIP and reform party parliament seats gain are due to the fact that the UK does not want more colored people and definitely not from Nigeria, if you think I lie, read Bad Enoch's immigration proposal and you'll think Stephen Miller is her mentor.

Oladikpo1975:
Why not leave one center in Africa. The UK always pushing off Africans and they keep hopping towards the Arabs and Indians. Yet the will turn around and complain later.
How easy is it to get a shengen visa or a UK visa to write plab.
If only we could fix our country we don't need all these slavery.

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Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by lebienconnu(m): 4:25am On May 22

onyxo76:
the GMC licence we don dey carry for the last 2 years we never see work, dem for luku cancel plab2 for the next 5 years since they have decided to give their own graduates priority. who will commit funds and time to such a pathway that won't lead to anywhere in the end

Have you considered Australia? That GMC licence.gives you a huge edge.

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Penboy: 5:58am On May 22

jaephoenix:
Good thing i exited the PLAB system. These guys just make changes anyhow they like

Which system are you now in boss?

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by Penboy: 6:01am On May 22

lebienconnu:
Have you considered Australia? That GMC licence.gives you a huge edge.

How?
Without NHS experience?

Re: GMC Introduced Changes To PLAB-1 Examination In 2027 by onyxo76(m): 7:00am On May 22

lebienconnu:
Have you considered Australia? That GMC licence.gives you a huge edge.

yeah that's a very good idea too but remember that the docs with gmc and 12 months nhs experience will have an edge over you thst has gmc plus amc 1 pass. with the UK priority move ,Australia too will experience almost the same problem soon, remember the population is far less than UK too, so less hospitals.

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