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TONYE001:
Hello chiefs, greetings.

Please I need professional counsel.

First, my background.

1. I'm a 4th year medical student. Married for five years now with two boys.

2. I have a B. Sc (second class upper) in Human Physiology (2012) and an M. Sc in the same field (2017). I've already done the compulsory National Service (2013/2014).

3. I am 30 years old.

4. My wife has a B. Sc in Human Anatomy (2012) and an M. Sc in Public Health (2017). She has four years work experience in the NGO sector.

Please my chiefs and seniors,
My primary focus is to move my family abroad. Yesterday, a senior friend of mine told me about PLAB...and the possibility of moving them over through this pathway.

I really don't want to waste any extra second. I want to ensure I get done with this process in the shortest possible time. At the moment, I'm even considering starting my attempts next year (my fifth year). This is where I need your counsel. Is the fifth year too early to start attempting? I'm considering how hectic house job is, don't know how one would have the time to study for the exams and all. Would my certificates give me any extra advantage?

Secondly, what advantage would my wife's qualifications offer? My senior friend mentioned that if she manages to find her way to nursing, her advantages would be enormous....even if she does Post Basic Nursing. Does she need to go that far?

Lastly, when I cross to the UK, how soon can I move them over?

I read that if I practice for a year in the UK, I can make it to Australia (my main target). Is this still true? Have their been any changes in recent times?

Finally, how can I access a residency program soonest? Is writing PLAB and all just for practicing overseas?

Thanks sirs and ma'ams.

See below quote for response provided by the author

"He can't write PLAB till he is done with medicine
and housemanship.

I dont think the wife will need to go into nursing to get a job.

About moving family at once ,it depends on his pocket (All money matter)

PLAB will give you the opportunity to go into training (Residency)

Moving to Australia from here is what people do too"

Evonne1:
Hi!, I am a Nigerian Medical doctor (just qualified!) looking to join the foundation programme in the UK, in order to practice (housemanship). I plan to take the PLAB 1 exams this November, from your experience, please is it worth joining a course to prep for plab 1 or is it something that can be done on my own. Also, what was your study plan like roughly, just to have an idea? (e.g how many hours per day, how many weeks/months and materials covered). Thank you so much!

Apologies for the delayed response. I guess you have written your exam.

The response provided by the author of the article is in quote below

"He can study for PLAB one on his own. He will need 3 months of commitment"

Dont give up pls

Where do I start my own account......