Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB 2)
Walk into your PLAB 2 OSCE having already done it — dozens of times
Practise the real PLAB 2 stations out loud against a simulated patient who responds realistically, any time of day. Get instant, examiner-style feedback after every encounter — no study partner, no booking, no waiting.
What is the PLAB 2 OSCE, and how do you practise for it?
The PLAB 2 OSCE is a spoken clinical exam that assesses how you take histories, explain information, and handle patients and colleagues under timed conditions. The most effective way to prepare is to rehearse the real stations out loud — with MedMock you practise them against a realistic AI patient any time of day and get instant, examiner-style feedback after every one.
Last reviewed June 2026
⏳ Count down to the next PLAB 2 sittingYou can know the medicine and still freeze in the room
The PLAB 2 does not test what you know — it tests what you can do with a real person sitting across from you, under time pressure. You can read every guideline and still mishandle the opening line, miss the patient's cue, or run out of time.
There is only one way to address this: practise out loud, repeatedly. The difficulty is finding someone to practise with. Study partners cancel, seniors are busy, and courses cost hundreds of pounds and book out months ahead — so most candidates arrive under-rehearsed and rely on adrenaline on the day.
PLAB 2 OSCE practice, on demand
PLAB 2 is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) testing international medical graduates on their ability to apply knowledge to clinical practice in the UK.
MedMock gives you a simulated patient who responds realistically, available 24/7. Pick a station, have a genuine spoken conversation, and get instant, examiner-style feedback the moment you finish — scored against what genuinely matters in the PLAB 2. No rota conflicts, no study partner, no waiting your turn. Simply practise whenever you have ten minutes.
How it works
Choose a station
Pick from the real PLAB 2 stations — all 10 of them, or let MedMock surprise you the way exam day will.
Have the conversation
Speak naturally, out loud. The AI patient responds in real time — with emotions, cues and unexpected turns, just like a real encounter.
Get instant feedback
The moment you finish, you get specific, examiner-style feedback and a score — what you did well, what cost you marks, and precisely what to fix before the next attempt.
Why candidates practise with MedMock
Practise out loud, any time
No study partner, no booking, no rota clash. Open MedMock at 6am or midnight and run a full station in minutes.
All 10 stations, endless variations
You will never simply memorise answers. Each run is different, so you build the real skill — adapting in the moment.
Examiner-level feedback in seconds
Know exactly where you lost marks and how to address it, instead of guessing why a mock session went poorly.
Turn nerves into muscle memory
By the time you sit the PLAB 2, the format feels familiar — because you have already done it dozens of times.
A fraction of the cost of courses
Avoid the hundreds of pounds you would spend on a one-off exam course, and practise unlimited scenarios instead.
Practise anywhere, from your phone
On a break, during the commute, between jobs on the ward — your preparation goes wherever you do.
Practise every station
MedMock covers the stations you will face in the PLAB 2 OSCE. Rehearse each one until it feels routine.
Face-to-face clinic consultation
Face-to-face clinic consultation: candidate gathers focused history, proposes differentials and agrees a management plan.
Telephone consultation
Telephone consultation: remote history taking, identify red flags, provide safety-net advice and treatment plan.
Counselling session
Counselling session: explain diagnosis or medication/lifestyle change, address concerns, reach shared decision.
Breaking-bad-news encounter
Breaking-bad-news encounter: deliver difficult information empathetically, manage emotions, outline next steps and support.
Ethical dilemma with colleague
Ethical dilemma with colleague: recognise error, apply duty-of-candour, escalate appropriately, maintain professionalism.
Micro-teaching junior doctor
Micro-teaching junior doctor: structured explanation or skill demonstration, check understanding, give feedback.
Mental-health risk assessment
Mental-health risk assessment: explore mood, suicide/self-harm, create safety plan and arrange referral.
Paediatric consultation via parent
Paediatric consultation via parent: triadic communication, focused history, management advice, safety-net.
SBAR ward referral call
SBAR ward referral call: concise hand-off of acutely unwell patient to senior, request review or advice.
Discharge planning discussion
Discharge planning discussion: explain diagnosis, follow-up, written instructions, lifestyle guidance and warning signs.
Example scenarios
A sample of the scenarios you will practise — each plays out as a live, spoken conversation, not a script to read.
“Deliver the difficult news to the 72-year-old female patient that her lung mass is a malignant tumour and is inoperable.”
“A junior doctor tells you they accidentally gave a patient a penicillin antibiotic despite a documented allergy. Manage the situation.”
“A patient calls by telephone complaining of sudden onset, severe headache, described as 'the worst headache of my life'.”
PLAB 2 practice — your questions answered
How realistic is MedMock's PLAB 2 practice?
Every scenario is built around the real PLAB 2 OSCE format and the domains examiners assess. You speak out loud and the AI patient responds in real time, so it feels far closer to the day than reading notes or rehearsing silently.
How does the feedback work?
As soon as you finish a station, MedMock gives you instant, examiner-style feedback and a score — highlighting what you did well, what cost you marks, and exactly what to work on next.
Can I practise specific PLAB 2 stations?
Yes. You can pick any of the 10 stations to drill a weak area, or run a mixed set to simulate the real exam.
Do I need a study partner or a fixed time slot?
No. That is the point — MedMock is available 24/7 and you practise alone, out loud, whenever it suits you. No coordinating diaries, no waiting for a course date.
Is MedMock right for me if I am sitting the PLAB 2?
If your PLAB 2 exam involves speaking — histories, explanations, breaking news, dealing with patients and colleagues — then spoken rehearsal is exactly what MedMock is built for.
How much does it cost?
Far less than a one-off exam course, with unlimited practice. Everyone starts with a free trial — no card required — so you can see how it works before paying. See current options on our pricing page.
Disclaimer: National medical recruitment formats and Royal College examination criteria are subject to change annually. While Medmock strives for absolute accuracy based on the latest HEE/NHS England cycles, always consult your official applicant handbook or Royal College website for the definitive, up-to-date station requirements for your specific cohort.
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