ARORA MEDICAL EDUCATION
Pass with our Academy+ Package
The most comprehensive all-in-one PLAB 2 Programme.
Live + Mocks + Digital Resources in one discounted mega bundle
10 Day Live programme (face-to-face or livestream) with teaching, role-play & feedback from day 1 (Simman & Prescribing included)
PLUS 2x Mocks, 2x Video courses, 2x Audio courses, 3x Flashcard sets - all available in your account from point of booking
Teaching by previous GMC PLAB 2 examiners and senior NHS Clinicians
Complete package only £647 (contents normally £1486– save £839!)
Attend face-to-face or online (livestream) - practice at academy afterwards before your exam
Save £839
Next Birmingham Academy Dates (9am-4pm)
Batch Arora005: 15th – 24th January 2024 (10 spaces left)
Batch Arora006: 26th February – 6th March 2024
Batch Arora007: 15th – 24th April 2024
Batch Arora008: 13th – 22nd May 2024
Batch Arora009: 24th June – 3rd July 2024
Batch Arora010: 5th – 14th August 2024
5* PLAB 2 Feedback from Doctors
Ace your PLAB 2 Exam with our
PLAB 2 Academy+ Package
Our Academy+ Pass Package is the ultimate solution for those preparing to take the GMC PLAB 2 exam. Combining LIVE + MOCK + DIGITAL resources in this mega discounted bundle, a total of 5 learning and teaching styles ensures role-play and feedback from day 1 – ensuring that you are prepared from a) knowledge, b) technique and c) time management points of view – as well as saving you more than £800. It includes:
10-Day Live Academy Programme
2 x PLAB 2 Mock Exams
SimMan & Manikin teaching
PLAB 2 Main Video course
Practical Video course
2 x Audio Courses
Data Gathering Flashcards
Examination/Procedure Flashcards
Explanation Flashcards
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What Doctors have said…
“The Method of teaching was wonderful. It is different from all the other academy’s out there. There is no script or checklist that one has to memorise..”
“Today I just found out I cleared. It’s all because of Dr Aman’s teaching and PLAB 2 course. It changed the way we perceive PLAB 2. It changes the core of history taking, clinical management that we IMGs are use to and help to improve the IPS skills”
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What Doctors have said…
“There was ample opportunity for everyone to practice, consumables for procedures were surplus. The manikins are new. Simman, examination and procedure sessions were practical and not theoretical. Highly recommended for PLAB 2 candidates”
“I passed PLAB 2 with a good score… Dr Aman really made it simple and structured. Dr Aman and his videos and courses are pure gold. He truly gets the exam and what is needed and not.”
Reviews taken from TrustPilot website
PLAB 2 Academy+ Package
The Ultimate PLAB 2 Programme - LIVE + MOCKS + DIGITAL
Increase knowledge, exam technique and time management
Mapped to GMC PLAB 2 Blueprint Syllabus
Flexible learning to suit your needs
Live + Video + Audio + Mocks + Flashcards
Come back afterwards to practice in the Academy
12 months access to all material from point of booking
Face-to-face
10 day intense teaching programme with role-play and feedback from day 1
Learn how to assess and manage all key scenario types – from Emergency presentations, IPS, chronic disease, patient emotion, UK guidelines, Prescribing and more
Teaching by Previous GMC PLAB 2 Examiners, Senior NHS Clinicians and NHS GPs
Flexible resources
Multiple online resources from purchase point onwards to use in your own time – including videos, audios and flashcards
Blended learning programme – combine live teaching with 100+ hours of material to complement
All teaching focused on core Arora principles to prepare you for any PLAB 2 presentation
Ongoing support
2x Mock Exam sessions included after the live teaching programme – at times and dates to suit your own exam
Extra free practice sessions in our centre – drop in and practice with manikins, examinations closer to your exam
Ongoing support from our tutor team until your exam day and beyond
Our Promises
Non-scripted approach
Principles-based approach
Plenty of practice time built into the programme
Individual feedback and role-plays from start to end
Confidence building measures included in programme
Focused but enjoyable teaching environment
Upcoming Dates (9am-4pm)
Batch Arora005: 15th – 24th January 2024
Batch Arora006: 26th February – 6th March 2024
Batch Arora007: 15th – 24th April 2024
Batch Arora008: 13th – 22nd May 2024
Batch Arora009: 24th June – 3rd July 2024
Batch Arora010: 5th – 14th August 2024
Academy Venue
Arora Medical Education
Regus Building
Central Boulevard
Blythe Valley Business Park
Solihull
Birmingham
B90 8AG
Accommodation package available if needed:
– Double-bed hotel room with en-suite bathroom (Regency Hotel)
– Taxi transport to and from academy included
– Free wifi, gym and swimming pool included
– £62.50 per night for 10 days (less or more days possible)
PLAB 2 Academy+ Package - What is included?
Live 10 day Teaching Programme
Complete face-to-face (or livestream) teaching programme run by Dr Aman and the Arora team. Role-play and direct feedback from day 1 to day 10. See sample programme below.
Focus on accurate data gathering, focused management and using your 8 minutes effectively. Challenging cases, immediate feedback on how to boost marks
Understand how small changes can make a huge difference to your consultation and overall PLAB 2 Pass.
PLAB 2 Main Video Course
150 x key PLAB 2 cases completely broken down by Dr Aman in a detailed online video course – covering how to score well
Focus on how to score high marks in difficult scenarios, without appearing scripted. Focus on data gathering, IPS and management
Watch multiple times. Updated regularly. Watch course sample below.
PLAB 2 Practical Video Course
Watch key PLAB 2 Procedures and Examinations taught by our clinical tutors – covering succeed in practical stations
Step-by-step guided teaching, followed by full demonstration in exam conditions. Focus on procedures (eg catheterisation) and examinations (eg male genitalia and prostate)
Watch multiple times. Updated regularly.
2x PLAB 2 Mock Exam Sessions
2x Dedicated PLAB 2 Mock Exam sessions taken at times and dates after your live course
Back-to-back cases with direct feedback in a time-pressurised environment – focusing on your individual weak areas. Fine tuning to make sure that you get the most from your 8 minutes
Available to book at any time after the 10-day live teaching programme – coinciding with your own PLAB 2 exam date
Digital Data Gathering Flashcards
85 time-saving history cards to help improve your first half
What to ask and what not to miss. Key Red flags, ICE, psychosocial, examination, differentials
Use as quick reference during practice or as neatly summarised clinical notes for revision. Instant access in your account. Samples below
Digital Explanation Flashcards
150 time-saving explanation cards to help improve your second half
What to say and how to say it. Discussion of medical and non-medical management options
Use as quick reference during practice or as neatly summarised clinical notes for revision. Instant access in your account. Samples below
Digital Examination & Procedure Cards
60 time-saving examination & procedure cards to help improve your marks
Step-by-step guides to key examinations and procedures needed for your PLAB 2 consultations
Use as quick reference during practice or as neatly summarised notes for revision. Instant access in your account. Samples below
2 x PLAB 2 Audiobook Courses
Audiobook 1: PLAB 2 Communication On-the-Go. How to approach 25 presentations from both a management and IPS viewpoint
Audiobook 2: Medical ‘How to Explain’: 220+ Explanations in patient-friendly language. Improve your PLAB 2 Management score
Listen online or offline. Free updates as they release. Listen to samples below
10 day 'Pre Academy programme'
10 day preparation programme sent out 10 days in advance
Guided learning for 10 days before arrival to ensure that you make the most of the 10 days live teaching
Programme mapped to package digital content eg videos, flashcards, audios
Free Practice after Academy
Ongoing free practice and support after the live course
Regular free practice options with tutor support at our centre for you to attend and brush up skills
Re-attend closer to your exam to get up to speed and boost confidence
5* PLAB 2 Feedback from Doctors
Meet Your Academy+ Tutors
Dr Aman Arora
Dr Pooja Arora
Dr Jade Holway
Dr Suhail Tarafdar
Dr Lucas James
Dr Nehal Chauhan
Dr Yasoda Dupaguntla
Dr Vanessa Robba
Academy Additional Resource Samples
PLAB 2 Main Online Course
PLAB 2 IPS Audiobook
Medical ‘How to Explain’ Audiobook
Data Gathering Flashcard Examples
Explanation Flashcard Examples
Clinical Flashcard Examples
Exam & Procedure Flashcard Examples
DATA GATHERING FLASHCARD EXAMPLES
EXPLANATION FLASHCARD EXAMPLES
Clinical Flashcard Examples
Exam & Procedure Flashcard Examples
- 1. The ‘Standard’ PLAB 2 case
- 2. The Telephone case
- 3. The Video consult
- 4. The Emergency case & SimMan
- 5. The Admission case
- 6. The Urgent Referral case
- 7. The 3rd Party case (relative)
- 8. The 3rd Party case (colleague 1)
- 9. The 3rd Party case (colleague 2)
- 10. Multiple agendas
- 11. The talkative consultation
- 12. Angry patient
- 13. Breaking Bad News
- 14. Health Promotion / Counselling
- 15. Poor compliance
- 16. Embarrassed patient
- 17. Blase patient
- 18. Demanding patient
- 19. Refusing medical advice
- 20. Teaching case
- 21. Cardiac sounding chest pain
- 22. Post MI
- 23. Palpitations
- 24. Atrial Fibrillation
- 25. SOBOE (suspected Heart Failure)
- 26. Raised BP
- 27. CVD Risk / Lipids
- 28. Intermittent Claudication
- 29. Swollen calf
- 30. Varicose Veins
- 31. Rash
- 32. Itching
- 33. Acne
- 34. Eczema
- 35. Psoriasis
- 36. Moles
- 37. New Diabetes / raised HbA1c
- 38. Diabetes – Poor Control
- 39. Hypoglycaemia
- 40. Neck Swelling
- 41. Hypothyroid
- 42. Hyperthyroid
- 43. Gynaecomastia
- 44. TATT
- 45. Weight Gain
- 46. Epistaxis
- 47. Ear Pain
- 48. Tinnitus
- 49. Hearing loss
- 50. Dizziness
Scenario Types Covered include
- 51. Sore throat
- 52. Urgent ENT
- 53. Abdominal pain
- 54. Diarrhoea
- 55. Constipation
- 56. IBS
- 57. Rectal bleeding
- 58. GI Cancer – Lower
- 59. Dyspepsia
- 60. GI Cancer – Upper
- 61. Abnormal LFTs
- 62. Jaundice
- 63. Weight loss
- 64. Mouth Ulcers
- 65. Anaemia
- 66. Bruising
- 67. LUTS
- 68. PSA test
- 69. Erectile dysfunction
- 70. Testicular problems
- 71. Joint pain
- 72. Joint swelling
- 73. Back pain
- 74. Neck pain
- 75. Shoulder pain
- 76. Arm/wrist problems
- 77. Hip problems
- 78. Knee problems
- 79. Foot/ankle problems
- 80. Osteoarthritis
- 81. Osteoporosis
- 82. Headache general
- 83. Specific headache management
- 84. Limb weakness
- 85. Stroke
- 86. TIA
- 87. Seizure
- 88. Tremor
- 89. Parkinsonism
- 90. Head Injury
- 91. Falls
- 92. Red eye
- 93. Painful eye
- 94. Gradual visual loss
- 95. Younger patient (<16)
- 96. Paediatric behavioural
- 97. Enuresis
- 98. Childhood limp
- 99. NAI
- 100. Child Safeguarding
- 101. Low mood
- 102. Anxiety
- 103. Confusion
- 104. Memory loss
- 105. Psychosis
- 106. PTSD
- 107. Insomnia
- 108. Eating disorder
- 109. GFR drop
- 110. AKI
- 111. CKD
- 112. URTI
- 113. Cough
- 114. Chest infection
- 115. Wheeze – suspected asthma
- 116. Asthma review
- 117. Wheeze – older, COPD
- 118. Acute SOB
- 119. Snoring/OSA
- 120. Smoking
- 121. Lung Cancer
- 122. Vaginal discharge
- 123. STI diagnosed
- 124. Alcohol
- 125. Substance misuse
- 126. Contraception general request
- 127. OCP request
- 128. Missed Pill
- 129. Emergency contraception
- 130. Period change
- 131. Menorrhagia
- 132. Irregular periods
- 133. Menopause
- 134. Infertility
- 135. New Pregnancy
- 136. Antenatal Screening
- 137. Termination
- 138. Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
- 139. Suspected UTI in a female
- 140. Urinary Incontinence
- 141. Breast lump
- 142. Fever
- 143. Domestic violence
- 144. Adult safeguarding
- 145. Social acopia
- 146. Palliative Care
- 147. Learning difficulty cases
- 148. Genetics cases
- 149. Travel scenarios
- 150. Ethical scenarios
SimMan Scenarios include
ABCDE Approach
Acute Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Acute COPD (+ CXR and ABG interpretation)
Acute MI (+ ECG interpretation)
Septic Patient
Acute Heart Failure
Hypoglycaemia
Seizure Scenario
Upper GI Bleed
Meningitis
Postpartum Haemorrhage
Acute Limb Ischaemia
Acute Swollen Leg
Palpitations Scenario
Acute Abdominal Injury
Procedures include
Male Catheterisation
Female Catheterisation
Venepuncture
IV Cannulation
Setting up an IV drip
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Capillary Blood Gas
Nasogastric Tube
Setting up an ECG
IM Injection
SC Injection
Cervical Smear
Surgical Scrubbing
Urine Dipstick
Examinations include
Cardiovascular Examination
Respiratory Examination
Abdominal Examination
Neurology Examination (upper and lower limb)
Cranial Nerve Examination
Breast Examination
Neck & Thyroid Examination
Eye Examination (Ophthalmoscopy)
Ear Examination (Otoscopy)
Obstetric Examination
Female Genital Examination
Male Genital Examination
PR Examination (DRE)
Musculoskeletal Examination (upper/lower limb, spine)
Scenario Types Covered include
- 1. The ‘Standard’ PLAB 2 case
- 2. The Telephone case
- 3. The Video consult
- 4. The Emergency case & SimMan
- 5. The Admission case
- 6. The Urgent Referral case
- 7. The 3rd Party case (relative)
- 8. The 3rd Party case (colleague 1)
- 9. The 3rd Party case (colleague 2)
- 10. Multiple agendas
- 11. The talkative consultation
- 12. Angry patient
- 13. Breaking Bad News
- 14. Health Promotion / Counselling
- 15. Poor compliance
- 16. Embarrassed patient
- 17. Blase patient
- 18. Demanding patient
- 19. Refusing medical advice
- 20. Teaching case
- 21. Cardiac sounding chest pain
- 22. Post MI
- 23. Palpitations
- 24. Atrial Fibrillation
- 25. SOBOE (suspected Heart Failure)
- 26. Raised BP
- 27. CVD Risk / Lipids
- 28. Intermittent Claudication
- 29. Swollen calf
- 30. Varicose Veins
- 31. Rash
- 32. Itching
- 33. Acne
- 34. Eczema
- 35. Psoriasis
- 36. Moles
- 37. New Diabetes / raised HbA1c
- 38. Diabetes – Poor Control
- 39. Hypoglycaemia
- 40. Neck Swelling
- 41. Hypothyroid
- 42. Hyperthyroid
- 43. Gynaecomastia
- 44. TATT
- 45. Weight Gain
- 46. Epistaxis
- 47. Ear Pain
- 48. Tinnitus
- 49. Hearing loss
- 50. Dizziness
- 51. Sore throat
- 52. Urgent ENT
- 53. Abdominal pain
- 54. Diarrhoea
- 55. Constipation
- 56. IBS
- 57. Rectal bleeding
- 58. GI Cancer – Lower
- 59. Dyspepsia
- 60. GI Cancer – Upper
- 61. Abnormal LFTs
- 62. Jaundice
- 63. Weight loss
- 64. Mouth Ulcers
- 65. Anaemia
- 66. Bruising
- 67. LUTS
- 68. PSA test
- 69. Erectile dysfunction
- 70. Testicular problems
- 71. Joint pain
- 72. Joint swelling
- 73. Back pain
- 74. Neck pain
- 75. Shoulder pain
- 76. Arm/wrist problems
- 77. Hip problems
- 78. Knee problems
- 79. Foot/ankle problems
- 80. Osteoarthritis
- 81. Osteoporosis
- 82. Headache general
- 83. Specific headache management
- 84. Limb weakness
- 85. Stroke
- 86. TIA
- 87. Seizure
- 88. Tremor
- 89. Parkinsonism
- 90. Head Injury
- 91. Falls
- 92. Red eye
- 93. Painful eye
- 94. Gradual visual loss
- 95. Younger patient (<16)
- 96. Paediatric behavioural
- 97. Enuresis
- 98. Childhood limp
- 99. NAI
- 100. Child Safeguarding
- 101. Low mood
- 102. Anxiety
- 103. Confusion
- 104. Memory loss
- 105. Psychosis
- 106. PTSD
- 107. Insomnia
- 108. Eating disorder
- 109. GFR drop
- 110. AKI
- 111. CKD
- 112. URTI
- 113. Cough
- 114. Chest infection
- 115. Wheeze – suspected asthma
- 116. Asthma review
- 117. Wheeze – older, COPD
- 118. Acute SOB
- 119. Snoring/OSA
- 120. Smoking
- 121. Lung Cancer
- 122. Vaginal discharge
- 123. STI diagnosed
- 124. Alcohol
- 125. Substance misuse
- 126. Contraception general request
- 127. OCP request
- 128. Missed Pill
- 129. Emergency contraception
- 130. Period change
- 131. Menorrhagia
- 132. Irregular periods
- 133. Menopause
- 134. Infertility
- 135. New Pregnancy
- 136. Antenatal Screening
- 137. Termination
- 138. Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
- 139. Suspected UTI in a female
- 140. Urinary Incontinence
- 141. Breast lump
- 142. Fever
- 143. Domestic violence
- 144. Adult safeguarding
- 145. Social acopia
- 146. Palliative Care
- 147. Learning difficulty cases
- 148. Genetics cases
- 149. Travel scenarios
- 150. Ethical scenarios
SimMan Scenarios include
ABCDE Approach
Acute Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Acute COPD (+ CXR and ABG interpretation)
Acute MI (+ ECG interpretation)
Septic Patient
Acute Heart Failure
Hypoglycaemia
Seizure Scenario
Upper GI Bleed
Meningitis
Postpartum Haemorrhage
Acute Limb Ischaemia
Acute Swollen Leg
Palpitations Scenario
Acute Abdominal Injury
Procedures include
Male Catheterisation
Female Catheterisation
Venepuncture
IV Cannulation
Setting up an IV drip
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Capillary Blood Gas
Nasogastric Tube
Setting up an ECG
IM Injection
SC Injection
Cervical Smear
Surgical Scrubbing
Urine Dipstick
Examinations include
Cardiovascular Examination
Respiratory Examination
Abdominal Examination
Neurology Examination (upper and lower limb)
Cranial Nerve Examination
Breast Examination
Neck & Thyroid Examination
Eye Examination (Ophthalmoscopy)
Ear Examination (Otoscopy)
Obstetric Examination
Female Genital Examination
Male Genital Examination
PR Examination (DRE)
Musculoskeletal Examination (upper/lower limb, spine)
FAQ's About our PLAB 2 Ultimate Academy
Package access is 12 months from the time of booking the Academy. This includes online video course, audiobooks and flash cards. If doctors need slightly longer than 12 months then we are happy to extend as well.
Very simply, as early as possible! There is a lot of material to get through, and there is also no limit to usage. Therefore the earlier that you attend the academy, the more value you will get.
Although you have access to material for 12 months, the majority of doctors who purchase our teaching programmes are between 1 and 6 months from their exam date. All material (apart from the 10 days live teaching) is available to use flexibly as and long as you have a plan, you can get through it all in a few weeks if needed. You will certainly cram a lot of knowledge and technique changes into a short period of time – which will definitely help in the exam itself.
Whilst some doctors do choose to have other materials as part of preparation, we have designed this programme to include all that you need – from a knowledge, technique and time management point of view.
Our package is focused on targeting higher marks, making better use of 8 minutes and tackling the more challenging cases.
When you attend the live training we will explain how to book your two mock exams.
You can choose to take your mocks at any point after the course – to suit your own individual exam date and needs. If you wanted to take one before the Academy that is fine as well.
From experience we advise taking your mock earlier rather than later if possible in order to get most benefit.
We regularly update our online courses, audiobooks and flashcards. As soon as we update on our side, you get the updates on your side.
Firstly, if you go through all of the material then it is very unlikely that you will fail! If you are unlucky not to pass however then we are happy to extend all of the package material until you do pass.
We also offer a meeting to all who fail the exam - focusing on how to prepare for next time, as well as answering any questions that you may have (please remember for probity reasons we can't discuss your specific exam cases).
Yes. At checkout you can choose the PayPal option, there will be an option to ‘pay-in-3’ by using the 'Pay Later' button (certain countries only)
We hold the live teaching programme at the Arora teaching centre:
Arora Medical Education
Regus Building
Blythe Valley Business Park
Central Boulevard
Solihull
B90 8AG
UK
We have a list of local accommodation options for doctors that we can provide if needed, varying in cost range.
We can also arrange accommodation for you if preferred:
– Single room (double bed) at our partner hotel with en-suite bathroom (https://www.regencyhotelsolihull.co.uk/)
– Taxi transport to and from academy included
– Free wifi and gym included
– £62.50 per night for 10 days
Yes you can. Whilst we recommend to attend in person for the best learning experience and practice, we also livestream the course for those who wish to attend live virtually. You would receive the same material as face-to-face candidates and will be able to ask questions through Zoom.
On screen you will be able to see the day’s slides as well as video coverage of the day’s teaching, demonstrations and role-plays.
You would miss out on the practice sessions of the academy but you can attend in person at a later date for hands-on practice when in the UK.
You can also split the academy between face-to-face and online – for example you could attend a certain number of days face-to-face and attend the rest online – it is completely up to you.
Yes you can. You would only need to pay the upgrade amount.
For example if you have the Gold Package, you would pay the difference between the Gold Package amount and the Academy+ Package.
Just contact us (email or WhatsApp) to find out how much it would be for you to upgrade.