All FAQs
Using ZWIP
- What is ZWIP?
- ZWIP is an online PLAB 2 practice platform. You practise realistic OSCE stations with AI simulated patients, against true-to-exam timing, and receive structured feedback scored against the PLAB 2 marking domains.
- How does ZWIP’s feedback work?
- After each consultation, ZWIP scores your performance against the three PLAB 2 domains — Data Gathering, Clinical Management and Interpersonal Skills — so you can see exactly which area to improve next.
- Can I use ZWIP from outside the UK?
- Yes. ZWIP works on demand from anywhere in the world, so you can practise PLAB 2 stations from your home country before you travel to Manchester.
- Does ZWIP have a mock exam mode?
- Yes. ZWIP includes a mock exam mode that recreates the multi-station circuit with realistic AI patients and timing, then scores each station against the PLAB 2 domains.
- What devices does ZWIP work on?
- ZWIP runs in your web browser on a laptop, desktop or tablet. Voice practice needs a working microphone and a stable internet connection.
- How realistic are ZWIP’s AI patients?
- ZWIP’s AI simulated patients hold natural spoken conversations and can take on different personalities and challenging behaviours — anxious, angry, emotional — so practice feels close to a real OSCE station.
- Does ZWIP cover all PLAB 2 station types?
- Yes. The station library spans all nine PLAB 2 categories — history taking, explanation, relatives, colleagues, teaching, breaking bad news, consent, complaints and ethics.