Guide to the UKMLA and Licensing to Practise Medicine in the UK
UKMLA Guide
Welcome, medical students! This guide will walk you through the UK Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA) – its structure, coverage, and relevance in becoming a licensed doctor in the UK. We will also discuss the differences for UK and international graduates, preparation tips, and useful resources.
We hope this guide makes the UKMLA a little less intimidating and much more manageable. 😉 The MLA is a new chapter for all of us, but at its core, it assesses the knowledge and skills you’ve been building throughout med school. With solid preparation and the right resources, you’ll be well-equipped to succeed and take the next step in your medical career.
Best of luck with your exam and the journey ahead – soon you’ll have that license to practice and become an FY1 doctor! You’ve got this! 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Disclaimer: We have written this guide in good faith and using the information publicly available at the time of writing. Always check the GMC website for the latest updates on the UKMLA and medical licensing.
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Overview of the UKMLA Exam
The UKMLA is a new national exam introduced by the General Medical Council (GMC) to establish a common threshold for safe practice for all new doctors in the UK
The UKMLA is a new national exam introduced by the General Medical Council (GMC) to establish a common threshold for safe practice for all new doctors in the UK
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Format of the UKMLA
The UKMLA is a two-part assessment, consisting of an Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and a Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA)
The UKMLA is a two-part assessment, consisting of an Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and a Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA)
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What Will the UKMLA Assess (and Why)?
The MLA is designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours essential for safe practice as a new doctor. To outline what this entails, the GMC has created a detailed MLA Content Map
The MLA is designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours essential for safe practice as a new doctor. To outline what this entails, the GMC has created a detailed MLA Content Map
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How the UKMLA Fits into the Path to Licensing
Passing the UKMLA is one key step towards becoming a licensed doctor in the UK, but it’s not the only step. Let’s put it in context of the journey from medical student (or international graduate) to fully licensed doctor.
Passing the UKMLA is one key step towards becoming a licensed doctor in the UK, but it’s not the only step. Let’s put it in context of the journey from medical student (or international graduate) to fully licensed doctor.
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