The Accreditation and Recognition Organisations Every Medical Student Should Know
09/12/2024 • Licencing, Medical Schools
Imagine completing years of demanding medical education, only to find out that your degree isn’t recognised in your home country or where you plan to practice. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario has happened to many unprepared students. But how do you […]
How the WFME Impacts the Acceptance of Medical Degrees in the USA
17/06/2024 • Licencing
From 2024 onwards, all international students who want to become a doctor in the USA must graduate from a medical school that is approved by the ECFMG or accredited by a WFME-recognised accreditation agency. Although this statement may seem confusing […]
Become a Doctor in the UK: GMC Registration Steps for Non-EU Medical Graduates
31/05/2024 • Licencing
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has a great need for capable overseas-trained medical graduates who want to become doctors in the United Kingdom. Simply put, the higher education infrastructure in the UK is not capable of training enough medical […]
The Comprehensive List of Accredited Caribbean Medical Schools
01/12/2023 • Medical Schools, Licencing
In this blog, we will give you a comprehensive list of the 50+ Caribbean medical schools with accreditation, along with all the essential information you need to know. For several decades now, the countries in the Caribbean have invested a […]
ECFMG 2024 Update: Impact on Medical Students and US Residency Programmes
The world of medical education is constantly evolving in order to ensure that students get the most out of their academic journey. New policies and updates have been added over the years to enhance the quality of higher education and […]
How to Become a Doctor in the UK: GMC Registration for EU Medical Graduates
25/08/2023 • Licencing, Study Guides
Graduating from a medical school in the European Union (EU) is an impressive achievement, which opens doors to a rich array of opportunities. One of the most popular choices among graduates is becoming a doctor in the United Kingdom (UK). […]
What is the PLAB test?
25/03/2021 • Licencing
PLAB is a test that safely assesses international students’ ability and knowledge to practice medicine in the UK. The test is divided into two parts. PLAB 1 is the online exam, and PLAB 2 is a clinical exam. After you […]
What is The KROK Test?
22/03/2021 • Licencing
KROK stands for "Integrated License exam under European Credit Transfer System." It's a two-part licensing examination that evaluates medical students in Ukraine. After passing KROK part 2, students become qualified medical practitioners in Ukraine. The test is a necessary examination […]
What Is The USMLE
19/02/2021 • Licencing
USMLE is an abbreviation of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. It is a three-step exam that every doctor-to-be needs to take before getting a medical license in the US. The exam assesses your ability to apply your fundamental medical […]
What is the UKMLA?
17/09/2020 • Licencing
Recently, we've had a lot of questions from students about the upcoming UK Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA), which will replace the PLAB in early 2024. If you're also confused about it, don't worry - understandably, you'd want reliable information about […]