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The Applied Knowledge Test

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Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment

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• PLAB and the UKMLA
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Working as a resident doctor

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• UKMLA pass mark: how it is set
• UKMLA vs PLAB: what is the difference?
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• UKMLA AKT questions: what to expect
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• UKMLA revision plan: a 12-week timetable

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