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Any has plab 2 recalls? Can you send it to me. Let me know how years recalls we have to do

I’m a medical student in Russia, graduating in 2028, and I recently heard about the NMC’s new requirement for a separate 12-month internship in the country of study, which apparently cannot be part of the 6-year medical course.
The problem is that in Russia, the internship is generally integrated into the 6-year program, and there usually isn’t a separate 1-year internship after graduation.
My potential timeline for India now looks like:
6 years — Medical degree
1 year — Additional internship in Russia (if even possible)
6 months — FMGE prep
6 months — Counselling/waiting
1 year — Internship in India
Almost 9 years before I can finally start working in India. 😭
Because of this, I’m seriously considering UK (PLAB/UKMLA) or Australia (AMC) instead.
For the UK, I keep seeing posts saying the IMG pathway is becoming extremely competitive, with fresh graduates potentially waiting 1–1.5 years just to get shortlisted for jobs. Not sure how accurate that is.
For Australia, I’ve heard that after AMC 1, it may be possible to secure a job, but I’m also hearing that the IMG job market is becoming saturated and getting that first job is increasingly difficult.
I still have time before 2028, so I don’t want to make a panic decision.
If you were in my position, which pathway would you choose — India, UK or Australia or any other country?
Any genuine advice would be really appreciated. I’m honestly pretty lost right now. 😭

Any Filipino IMGs preparing for the PRES 2 as well?

I’m actually posting to ask for some guidance because I’m still trying to figure out if I’m doing everything correctly. I’ve already set up my MyIntealth account and I’m currently waiting for my EPIC verification. Since I don’t have my EPIC ID yet, I understand that I can’t create my IMC account either.

For preparation, I’ve started doing PassMedicine and so far it’s been going well. I chose it mainly because it’s more affordable than PLABable. However, I’ve been having trouble accessing NICE Guidance, BNF, and CKS because the websites are showing that they’re unavailable from the Philippines.

1. May I ask what other resources you would recommend for PRES 2 preparation? I’m tentatively planning to take the exam in February, so I’d really appreciate any advice on what resources I should prioritize and how I should prepare.

2. Also, while I’m waiting for my EPIC and other documents to be verified, is there anything else I can already process or work on so I don’t lose time?

3. I also submitted my internship certificate through EPIC, but it’s been around a month and it’s still pending. Is that a normal processing time? I've already followed up through their email but just received an automatic reply.

I just really want to make sure I’m on the right track and that I’m not missing anything important. I’d be very grateful for any advice or guidance you can give, especially since I’m still figuring out this pathway.

Thank you so much, doctors! I’m just genuinely in need of some direction.

Guys i can!t remember the questions but theres 1 question that was endometriosis i think, transvahinal us was normal and options were colposcopy, laporoscopy and others. I remember i chose laporoscopy and now i think the correct unswer is colposcopy. Am i right? And also the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis? Also there was a man who woke up pain on one side of hos face o think he couldnt open his eye or close not sure but the options were asprin amd carbamazepine. I chose asprin bc i thought strok due bc i was under pressure of time and amxiety. Now i think its carbazapine. What are the correct answers if you remember? Thank you.