Fig. 1

Simplified pathway to medical licensure in the UK. The Occupational English Test (OET) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are English language exams. The Professional and Linguistics Assessment Board (PLAB) 1 exam is a written exam assessing clinical knowledge. PLAB 2 is a practical exam assessing clinical knowledge and skills. The General Medical Council (GMC) is the regulatory body for doctors in the UK