Guideline updates and platform news, kept current.
What's new in the platform, which guidelines changed, and how top candidates translated updates into passing strategy.
Platform news
Platform News: Q2 2026 — Free Exam Debrief and the May 2026 NICE Refresh
What's new for PLAB 1 candidates this quarter: the exam debrief is now free on every full 180-question mock (only the diagnostic recap costs a credit), and the May 2026 NICE refresh — six guidelines, 75 question and note updates — is already live across every affected MCQ and condition note in the bank.
Study strategy
Pastest PLAB vs MedRevisions: 2026 Question Bank Comparison
When comparing Pastest PLAB vs MedRevisions (now operating as PLABRevisions), the choice depends entirely on your exam focus.
Guideline updates
PLAB 1 Guideline Update — January 2026: Sepsis, Pneumonia, Heart Failure
A focused January update on high-yield NICE protocol changes that directly affect management choices in PLAB 1 stems.
Exam updates
PLAB 1 November 2025: Decision-Order Stems and Near-Correct Distractors
A trend analysis from the November 2025 PLAB 1 sitting — nuanced ethics, near-correct distractors, and management-order decisions.
Study strategy
PLAB 1 3-Month Study Plan: Essential Strategy | MedRevisions
Pass the PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT with this structured 3-month study plan. Learn how to cover the GMC MLA Content Map efficiently using high-yield questions.
Free questions
Free PLAB & UKMLA Questions: Weekly Rotation | MedRevisions
Access free PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT questions mapped to the GMC MLA Content Map. Build a weekly revision rotation to identify knowledge gaps before your exam.
Platform news
Platform News: Q1 2026 — Personalised Notes, Mind Maps, and Exam Debrief
What's new for PLAB 1 candidates this quarter: personalised revision notes after every block, mind maps for every specialty, and exam debrief with timing analytics on every full 180-question mock.
Exam updates
UKMLA & PLAB Ethics: 2026 Scenarios | MedRevisions
Master UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1 ethics questions. Learn to navigate 2026 communication scenarios, consent, and confidentiality using GMC guidelines.
Study strategy
PLAB 1 & UKMLA AKT: 12-Week Mock Routine | MedRevisions
Build a sustainable 12-week PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT mock exam routine. Balance practice volume, wrong-answer debriefs, and recovery to prevent burnout.
Guideline updates
July 2023 NICE Guidelines for UKMLA & PLAB 1 | MedRevisions
Learn how the July 2023 NICE guideline updates for VTE and cancer screening impact UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1 exam stems. Master the latest clinical pathways.
Guideline updates
PLAB 1 Notes Update 2025: Nephrology & EM | MedRevisions
Discover the January 2025 PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT notes update. Review new NICE CKD staging, dermatology differentials, and emergency medicine protocols.
Guideline updates
May 2024 PLAB Guidelines: Cardio & Resp | MedRevisions
Historical May 2024 PLAB guideline updates for cardiology and respiratory management. Review past NICE and BTS changes or access current revision notes.
Platform news
March 2024 MedRevisions Platform Update | MedRevisions
Review the March 2024 MedRevisions platform update. Discover our redesigned navigation, mobile PLAB 1 practice tools, and expanded UKMLA explanations.
Guideline updates
PLAB Guideline Update 2023: Diabetes & BP | MedRevisions
Review the historical PLAB guideline update 2023 for diabetes and hypertension. Verify NICE changes against current UKMLA and PLAB 1 clinical notes.
Platform news
2023 PLAB Question Bank Launch History | MedRevisions
Explore the May 2023 launch of the MedRevisions PLAB question bank. Learn how our platform evolved to offer 5,000+ GMC UKMLA-mapped questions.
Student success
PLAB Pass Results 2026: Proven Study Habits | MedRevisions
Analyze the latest 2026 PLAB pass results to discover the exact study habits, mock exam routines, and MLA Content Map strategies that guarantee success.
Exam updates
UKMLA August 2025 Update: New Exam Patterns | MedRevisions
Discover the August 2025 updates for the UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1 exams. We detail new multi-system question patterns mapped to the GMC MLA Content Map.
Guideline updates
May 2025 UKMLA & PLAB Guideline Updates | MedRevisions
Discover the May 2025 NICE guideline updates for UKMLA AKT and PLAB 1. Learn what changed, how to revise fast, and practice updated clinical scenarios.
Exam updates
February 2025 PLAB Exam Patterns & Management | MedRevisions
The February 2025 PLAB exam shifted toward management-sequence precision. Learn how to prioritize immediate vs definitive actions to pass.
Exam updates
PLAB 1 Nov 2024 Trends: Pharmacology Updates | MedRevisions
Analyze the November 2024 PLAB 1 exam trends. Discover why deeper pharmacology knowledge, BNF drug interactions, and acute care decision trees are vital to pass.
Platform news
PLAB 1 & UKMLA Smart Notes Expansion | MedRevisions
Discover the October 2024 expansion of our PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT smart notes library. Master 240+ new clinical topics aligned with the MLA Content Map.
Exam updates
PLAB 1 August 2024 Exam Analysis & Time Management | Brand
The PLAB 1 August 2024 exam featured longer clinical stems and tighter time limits. Learn how to filter distractors and manage time effectively.
Exam updates
PLAB 1 Feb 2024 Trends: Communication & Pharma | MedRevisions
Discover key PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT February 2024 exam trends. Learn how to tackle integrated communication scenarios and BNF-applied pharmacology questions.
Exam updates
PLAB August 2023 Exam Patterns & Feedback | MedRevisions
Discover key themes from the PLAB August 2023 exam. Learn why paediatrics, obstetrics, and NICE-aligned safeguarding questions dominated this sitting.