Every way to prepare for PLAB 2, compared honestly
There is no single right way to prepare for PLAB 2 or the RCGP SCA, and most candidates end up combining two or three. These pages set out what each option is genuinely good at — including the ones we are not.
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Online PLAB 2 practice vs face-to-face courses
Online PLAB 2 practice vs face-to-face courses: why consistent daily practice with varied AI patients beats cramming everything into a one-off course.
Read the comparisonPLAB 2 study partner vs AI patient practice
Should you prepare for PLAB 2 with a study partner or AI simulated patients? A fair comparison of availability, realism, feedback and consistency.
Read the comparisonHow much does PLAB 2 preparation cost?
A clear breakdown of what PLAB 2 preparation costs — exam fees, travel, courses and online practice — and how to prepare well without overspending.
Read the comparisonChatGPT voice mode vs purpose-built PLAB 2 practice
Can you prepare for PLAB 2 with ChatGPT voice mode? A fair comparison of role-play, marking, timing and feedback — including what a general AI assistant genuinely does well.
Read the comparisonWatching PLAB 2 videos vs practising stations
Can you prepare for PLAB 2 by watching videos? An honest look at what watching mock stations teaches you, what it cannot teach you, and where to start practising.
Read the comparisonPLAB 2 notes and question banks vs spoken practice
How much of your PLAB 2 preparation should be reading? An honest comparison of notes and question banks against spoken, marked station practice.
Read the comparisonBooked mock exams vs on-demand practice
Should you book a PLAB 2 mock exam or practise on demand? A fair comparison of cost per station, feedback, human examiners and how often you can repeat a weak area.
Read the comparisonChatGPT voice mode vs purpose-built RCGP SCA practice
Can you prepare for the RCGP SCA with ChatGPT voice mode? A fair comparison of role-play, marking, timing and feedback for GP trainees — including what a general AI assistant genuinely does well.
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