Welcome to PLAB 2 section

Ours is the only centre where you will be able to do things for real e.g be able to draw blood, listen to fetal heart sounds in antenatal examinations, breast manikins exactly like the GMC one, etc.

PRACTISING AT MANCHESTER CENTRE

We have to comply with current UK government guidance on social distancing and safe workplaces, so the number of candidates we can allow to practice at the same time is lower than usual. You will now need to book a manikin and/or examination rooms to practice. Your safety is our priority.

But you will have full access to all the manikins and examination equipment. We have new and exact match mannikins like in the GMC which will allow you to familiarise yourself with all the equipment you might meet in the exam.

We are proud to say we are the leading PLAB part 1 and 2 providers in the UK with 90% of the candidates sitting for the PLAB 2 exam attending our course. You will definitely have an advantage over anyone who has not attended our PLAB 2 course. 

TYPES OF PLAB 2 COURSES:

• Face to face PLAB 2 course

• PLAB 2 online course

  All PLAB 2 classes start at 9:00 am and end at 20:00. There is an hour lunch break (1 pm-2 pm) plus 10 minute breaks every 1 and half hours.

• Face to Face PLAB 2 course

The New “Samson Classical” Course will run for 16 days and comes with 3 full mock tests each consisting of 18 stations plus comprehensive PLAB 2 materials. All for £649.99 This is the most recommended course as it has got the proven highest pass rate.

In 2021, Samson Clinical Courses is introducing cheaper and more efficient PLAB 2 courses than ever.With the pattern to the new PLAB 2 exam established and costs worked out, we are happy to introduce a new cheaper “Classical in Person PLAB 2 course and an “Online PLAB 2 course”. The new online PLAB 2 course has been designed to be the most up to date, cheapest, most efficient and reliable course with the highest pass rate. At the moment our PLAB 2 course has a 98% pass rate.

SAMSON CLINICAL COURSES is a well-established institution for PLAB 1 & 2 with GMC logic and aims to make you pass in your first attempt.

Our teaching is unique since we are very much individual-oriented. We will identify your weakness, improve those areas, build up your confidence and help you pass PLAB 2 exam.

We have Dr Samson who is a very experienced teacher in both PLAB part 1 and 2 examinations. If you follow his instructions and advice, your first attempt pass is a guaranteed success.

If you are struggling to pass PLAB 2 exam then SAMSON COURSES is for you. Come get the help and pass your PLAB 2 exam.

We are the most up to date course for PLAB 1 & 2 in the UK with an excellent pass rate.

The New PLAB 2

Our PLAB 2 pass rate for candidates attending courses at Samson Courses is 98% on the first attempt.

The classes are taken by myself and doctors who have PLAB and have NHS experience. We have the right mix of experience and enthusiasm to ensure that our students have the knowledge as well as the zeal to appear in the exam with confidence.

The academy is equipped with excellent manikins which are available to the students to practice without any restrictions.

Mock Test:

Our PLAB  2 mock tests are complementary to the course, which means you do not have to pay to take a PLAB part 2 mock test. The mocks can only be booked as per your GMC exam date as scheduled on our website. We will need to see your GMC exam date before booking your mocks. We pride ourselves on the quality of mocks that we provide. The mocks are as close to the real exam and our simulators are fantastic actors. We use English role players to help you familiarise yourself with English accents. Students are graded as per the GMC standard.

We have now included more telephone conversations in our PLAB 2 mock exams to cater for the new social distancing PLAB 2.

The mock is followed by detailed feedback where we demonstrate the stations and give individual feedback for candidates to identify areas of further development and improvement. You will receive your results in your personal account.

Our team of examiners provides detailed feedback as well as encourages the candidates to do better with every mock and prepares them to take on the real exam with confidence.

I would advise you to attend the course at least 2 months prior to your PLAB 2 exam to ensure that you have enough time to practise!

High Fidelity Mannikin:

SIMMAN (High fidelity manikin) is available for practice at SAMSON COURSES at all times. All our candidates are provided with new GMC SIMMAN scenarios. You can have access to this manikin at any time.

Classrooms:

Classrooms  are spacious and are equipped with projectors and sound systems for easy learning. 

PLAB 2 Course:

Face to face PLAB  2 course: £649.99

Socially Distanced (Online) PLAB 2 course fees: £599.99

SOCIALLY DISTANCED PLAB 2 MOCKS

Our PLAB  2 mock tests are complimentary. This means you do not need to pay extra to take PLAB 2 mock tests if you have attended a PLAB 2 course with us unless you need additional mock tests or you are repeating the exam. 

With the PLAB 2 Classical Course, you will receive three complimentary mocks, this is enough for your PLAB part 2 exam preparation. You will get 15 full scenarios in each mock just like in the real GMC exam.

The mock tests will be booked for you according to your GMC exam booking and your mock test dates cannot be changed.

If you need further mock tests for practising purposes, you can purchase an additional mock for £80 (Internal candidates only). This is subject to availability.

You will have the chance to interact with indigenous English actors and get a full GMC experience before your real exam.

The New PLAB 2 schedule

• Day 1: Introduction, History Taking Approach, Communication Tools.
• Day 2: History taking (Part 1)
• Day 3:History taking (Part 2)
• Day 4:History taking (Part 3) and Suspected Cancer
• Day 5: Paediatrics and Psychiatry Scenarios
• Day 6: Surgery Counselling, Explaining Investigations, Motivation Stations, Pregnancy, Sexual Health and Contraception
• Day 7: Medicine Counselling, Living Healthy, Transient Ischemic Attack, Discharge Discussion and Follow up
• Day 8: Breaking Bad News, Palliative Therapy, Abuse, Medical Errors and Angry Patients
• Day 9: Ethics, End of Life Discussions, Patients Refusing Treatment, Culturally Competent Communications and Unhappy with Hospital Management
• Day 10:Medicine Clinical Examinations
• Day 11:Manikins part 1
• Day 12:Manikins part 2
• Day 13:Orthopaedic and Surgical Examinations
• Day 14:Diabetic Patients, Inter-personal skills, Pre-op Assessment, Miscellaneous, Telephone Conversation
• Day 15:Examinations, Talking manikins, Assessment of Acutely Ill Patients and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Day 16: More Ethics and breaking bad News scenarios

PLAB 2 classes are mainly practical lessons and are taught in small groups of 15-20  doctors so that every candidate can have a chance to perform in front of the teacher.

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR FACE TO FACE PLAB 2 COURSES

GROUP OF FIVE:
If you are a group of five attending the same course, you may be eligible for a £100 discount.

Each member of the group will get a £100 discount.

Terms and conditions:
1. The names of five group members must be emailed to us 5 days before the start date of the course

2. All the 5 members must make payment at least 5 days before the start date of the course.

3. You can not recruit the candidates who are have done PLAB 1 or PLAB 2 courses or PLAB 1/2 Mocks tests at SAMSON COURSES.

4. If the group has candidates who have done courses or mock tests at Samson Courses, at least 3 or more must NOT have attended any course or mocks at SAMSON COURSES.

5. All members of the group must attend the same course date on the first day.

6. Each member will get a £100 discount if all the above conditions are fulfilled.

NOTE:
Please do not send emails or call office requesting to make payment on the first day or giving reasons for not paying 5 days before. There is no exception to these conditions.