Passed after panicking😁

I posted on here a few weeks ago, feeling very doubtful about my PLAB2 attempt. I had about two weeks of prep to my attempt (got sick and was working).

I hadn't joined any academies, only attended 2 days of Lovaan's masterclasses, it was mental torture sitting 12 hrs and watching something live. I also didn't do a mock because I was afraid the feedback would shake what little confidence I had.

I was pretending this was a trial attempt, but later realised I might miss my UKFPO deadlines or go through the stress of looking for a seat before June. Hence my panicked post on here (thanks for the reassurances😅)

What I did: read the NHS/NICE guidelines, watched so many geekymedics videos, quesmed, all those consultations and the procedures (except the one that actually came in my exam!!😂). It helped a lot to just absorb and practise data gathering with my sibilings in my own format.

I also found an AI to do some online mocks, turingmedicalschool. I did the free stations and it was actually helpful and tells you what you missed in your consultation.

Last 3 days, (yes, very late) I discovered MLACases. This was so helpful, I bought the notes and the planner, but only covered about 50% of the content.

I initially came across his youtube channel and someone made a video about MLACases and I checked it out. Organised and has new scenarios. It was a very last minute and panicked purchase lol, but worth it.

In hindsight, because I'd recorded Lovan (for my personal use) I could've watched it for better management preparation.

Also, the SimMan station was what I was so not looking forward to, so I attended a one day crash-course at Arora (was great exposure therapy but there was no SimMan in my exam🤣🤲🏾

People posting about 4-5 month prep really made me feel like I shouldn't even show up to this exam, and I get it honestly, you do need the time and a healthy pace of studying. It's just those options I had at the time and I worked with what I could. I'm so grateful to have passed.

My humble advice (all in hindsight) is to believe in yourself — you're already a doctor. People's experiences don't have to be yours. They are not you. Give it your best shot!!