USMLE is for residency training (3yrs PG) in hospitals Where as PLAB is needed to work in UK based hospitals.
there would be more residency positions available in US than the jobs in U.K as its very small country.it is difficult to get the initial employment in U.K, even after gone through the PLAB. Some people spend a year or two before they get one.
Visa? It is easier to get a visa to UK than US.
So, if you are Hard working and lucky enough to get USA VISA,Its better to opt for USMLE rather than PLAB.
Note: All the computer based exams (Step-1, Step-2CK, Step-3) can be given in your home country. Step-2CS which has a simulated patient encounter can be given only in United States.These exams can be taken in any order (except step-3) but most people take step-1 first, then step-2 and finally step-3.
Regardless of your qualification in any foreign country, you need to do residency and board certification in the concerned speciality to become eligible for working in a USA based hospital.
there would be more residency positions available in US than the jobs in U.K as its very small country.it is difficult to get the initial employment in U.K, even after gone through the PLAB. Some people spend a year or two before they get one.
Visa? It is easier to get a visa to UK than US.
So, if you are Hard working and lucky enough to get USA VISA,Its better to opt for USMLE rather than PLAB.
Note: All the computer based exams (Step-1, Step-2CK, Step-3) can be given in your home country. Step-2CS which has a simulated patient encounter can be given only in United States.These exams can be taken in any order (except step-3) but most people take step-1 first, then step-2 and finally step-3.
Regardless of your qualification in any foreign country, you need to do residency and board certification in the concerned speciality to become eligible for working in a USA based hospital.
I will suggest you to go for PLAB. Many medical professionals prefer PLAB for better career. Get PLAB Training in India at PLAB Success
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