PLAB Part 1 prep, NICE-aligned and actually fun

PLAB Part 1 is 180 single-best-answer questions on UK practice — which means NICE guidelines, not just textbook medicine. MediLingo's bank is built around how the GMC actually tests: best initial test, most appropriate next step, safest management. Short lessons, timed challenges, and duels with fellow IMGs preparing for the same exam.

3,900+ exam-style questions, AI-generated and cross-checked against current guidelines, with expert human review in progress. Free permanently for medical students in 72 eligible developing countries.

Exam at a glance

How MediLingo prepares you

Sample questions

A 70-year-old man had sudden right-sided weakness that resolved after 40 minutes. ABCD2 score is 5. Best management?

A Reassure and routine GP follow-up
B Aspirin 300 mg now + urgent same-day TIA clinic referral ✓ Correct
C Clopidogrel 75 mg daily, review in a week
D Carotid Doppler first, then decide

Explanation: High-risk TIA (ABCD2 ≥4): 300 mg aspirin immediately and specialist assessment within 24 hours.

A 4-year-old has a barky cough and stridor but no distress at rest and is otherwise well. Best management?

A Oral amoxicillin
B Single-dose dexamethasone ✓ Correct
C Nebulized salbutamol
D Admit for observation

Explanation: Mild croup. A single dose of dexamethasone (or prednisolone) is first-line in UK practice.

A pregnant woman at 28 weeks has a swollen, painful left leg. Best initial investigation?

A D-dimer
B Compression duplex ultrasound ✓ Correct
C CT venography
D Wells score then D-dimer

Explanation: In pregnancy, go straight to compression duplex ultrasound; D-dimer and clinical scores are unreliable.

Frequently asked questions

Is MediLingo really free?

Free for medical students in 72 low- and lower-middle-income countries. Paid subscriptions elsewhere fund the free tier.

Who writes the questions?

Our question bank is AI-generated, then cross-reviewed by a second medical AI layer against established clinical guidelines and reputable medical literature. Expert human review is currently in progress.

How are the questions made?

Our question bank is AI-generated, then cross-reviewed by a second medical AI layer against established clinical guidelines and reputable medical literature. Expert human review is currently in progress — every question in the final bank will have passed two layers of review: medical AI and human expert.

Are the questions NICE-aligned?

The bank is built around UK practice patterns — best initial test, safest next step — the way PLAB actually asks.

How is this different from other PLAB banks?

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