Practise the 8-minute PLAB 2 consultation out loud
Talk to AI patients, relatives and telephone callers in timed stations, then get examiner-style feedback on data gathering, clinical management and communication. No study partner needed.
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Candidates who passed PLAB 2, in their own words
Unedited WhatsApp messages sent to PlabBuddy, our previous name. Same team, same stations.
Passed my Plab2 today. Thankyou to the team who have created this wonderful software. i did my weak stations multiple times and what i would recommend is doing one station from each category for revision whenever possible near exams. Believe me it creates alot of difference .
I passed my PLAB 2. … It sure helped. It was difficult to find study partners but in the comfort of my bed I could practice
The practice stations are incredibly well-structured and simulate real exam conditions perfectly, especially with the timed feature. The feedback I’ve received after each station has been invaluable in identifying my weak areas and focusing on improvement.
Alhamdulillah I passed my Plab 2 exam. Your PlabBuddy really helped me especially just immediately before the exam to practice.
… it totally mimics real life practicing. It keeps getting better and better with wide variety of scenarios, and the feedback is spot on highlighting everything that is needed to be modified in my performance.
I passed PLAB 2 , PLABbuddy was really helpful when I started my preparation,, bcz I didn’t have a practice partner initially in the beginning of my journey
What a PLAB 2 station looks like
Read the brief, talk it through out loud against the clock, then see what you covered and what you missed.
- 1
Read the brief
- Station
- Chest pain in general practice
- Task
- Take a focused history and explain next steps.
- Patient
- 54-year-old with central chest discomfort
- Time
- 8 minutes
- 2
Talk it through · 8 min
You
Can you tell me more about the pain?
AI patient
It started about 30 minutes ago while I was walking upstairs. It feels tight in the centre of my chest.
You
Does it go anywhere else, like your arm or jaw?
Out loud, with a voice AI patient. No typing.
- 3
Get the feedback
Data gatheringGood opening and onset question. Ask about radiation, sweating, breathlessness and cardiac risk factors.
Clinical managementArrange urgent assessment and explain the escalation clearly.
CommunicationGood empathy. Add more signposting and check understanding.
Stations and feedback are modelled on the published PLAB 2 format and the three domains examiners mark. MLAbuddy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the GMC.
160+ PLAB 2 stations across every station type
Ethics, law and communication
Breaking bad news, consent, capacity, medical error, safeguarding, angry patients
Core clinical medicine
Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurology, headache, falls, tiredness, metabolic cases
Specialist rotations
Paediatrics, gynaecology, dermatology, ENT, rheumatology, sexual health
Psychiatry and cognition
Depression, psychosis, dementia, risk assessment, LGBTQ+ healthcare
Counselling and chronic care
Medication explanations, lifestyle advice, chronic disease reviews, safety-netting
Telephone and third-party
Telephone triage, out-of-hours calls, relatives, carers, collateral history
Try PLAB 2 stations free first, no card needed. Premium unlocks unlimited practice.
PLAB 2, answered
What is PLAB 2?
PLAB 2 is the GMC’s practical clinical assessment for international medical graduates seeking UK registration. It uses timed OSCE-style stations to assess clinical knowledge, patient communication, data gathering, management, and safe decision-making.
How does MLAbuddy help with PLAB 2?
You practise PLAB 2 stations out loud with AI patients, relatives and telephone callers in timed 8-minute consultations. After each station you get structured feedback on data gathering, clinical management and communication, so you know what to fix before your next attempt.
How do I pass PLAB 2 first time?
Practise out loud under the 8-minute timer, not just in your head. Cover every station type, explain management in plain, patient-friendly language, and use ICE, signposting and safety-netting every time. Review the feedback after each attempt, repeat your weak stations until they improve, and in the last weeks do one station from each category. That last routine is the one a PlabBuddy candidate who passed recommended.
Can I practise PLAB 2 without a study partner?
Yes. MLAbuddy is built for candidates who want to practise speaking stations without waiting for a peer, tutor or academy session. You can practise with AI patients anytime.
Is MLAbuddy the same as PlabBuddy?
Yes. PlabBuddy was our previous name. Same team and the same PLAB 2 stations, now part of MLAbuddy alongside other exams.
How many PLAB 2 stations are included?
160+ PLAB 2 stations across the common station types: history taking, counselling, ethics, psychiatry, paediatrics, gynaecology, telephone consultations and discussions with relatives.
Is MLAbuddy a replacement for a PLAB 2 academy?
Use it as your daily practice layer. Academies, notes and peer roleplay help with teaching and human feedback; MLAbuddy gives you repeated spoken practice and structured feedback whenever you need it.
How much does MLAbuddy cost?
You can try PLAB 2 stations free, with no card needed. Premium is £19.99 a month for unlimited PLAB 2 practice, with shorter and longer plans on the pricing page.
Is MLAbuddy GMC approved?
No. MLAbuddy is not an official GMC product, is not affiliated with or endorsed by the GMC, and should not be described as GMC-approved. Where this page says GMC-style feedback, it means our stations and feedback are modelled on the published PLAB 2 station format and the three domains the GMC marks: data gathering, clinical management, and communication (interpersonal skills). The GMC plays no part in writing or scoring MLAbuddy content.