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Free AI-adaptive prep mapped to the 2026 MLA content map — 430 conditions, 212 presentations, three overarching themes — grounded in NICE, CKS and BNF.
Delivered within the medical degree by each medical school; students do not pay an extra GMC fee to take the MLA.
180 single-best-answer MCQs · 3 hours · PLAB remains MLA-compliant and is still called PLAB by the GMC.
Practical OSCE-style assessment after PLAB 1; fee and booking handled through GMC Online.
UK medical schools set their own MLA assessment windows in 2026. PLAB 1 is offered four times a year in February, May, August and November; eligible candidates book dates through GMC Online.
The GMC content map sets out 430 core conditions, 212 presentations and three overarching themes effective from September 2026.
Areas that dominate MLA/PLAB items based on the 2026 content map weighting and recent sitting feedback.
Acute emergencies — sepsis recognition with NEWS2, ACS pathways, stroke thrombolysis criteria, DKA fluid + insulin protocols, anaphylaxis adrenaline doses by age
Chronic disease management — diabetes targets, hypertension thresholds (NICE NG136), COPD inhaler ladders, asthma SMART regimens, heart failure 4-pillar therapy
Prescribing safety — common dangerous interactions, renal/hepatic dose adjustment, monitoring for high-risk drugs
Capacity, consent and safeguarding — MCA 2005 five principles, Gillick competence, safeguarding pathways for children and vulnerable adults
New 2026 content — giant cell arteritis (don't-miss), torsades de pointes, transgender health basics, updated sepsis guidance, social determinants
Women's health — pregnancy-specific prescribing, postpartum complications, contraception choice including LARC, menstrual disorders
Areas where 2025–26 candidates have reported under-performance.
Candidate-reported observations — not official guidance.
Designed to cover the 430 conditions across 16 weeks with a final 2-week mock-focused phase.
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Every iatroX item is tagged to a blueprint topic, so your performance dashboard mirrors the structure of the exam itself.
The engine surfaces your weakest topics first, in real time, instead of marching you through a static syllabus.
Incorrect items return at increasing intervals to interrupt the forgetting curve and lock knowledge into long-term memory.
Timed full-length simulations that mirror the official exam structure under realistic conditions.
The full UKMLA bank, adaptive engine, spaced repetition and AI performance dashboard — all free.
Functionally yes, for IMGs. The PLAB exam has been aligned to the MLA content map since August 2024. From September 2026 all PLAB sittings are fully on the updated 2026 content map. Booking portals may still say "PLAB" — the exam content matches UKMLA standards.
The GMC recommends a maximum of four valid attempts. For UK students, specific university policies may vary.
No. There is no penalty for incorrect answers. Attempt every question.
No. The MLA is pass/fail and is not used for national Foundation Programme ranking. Your medical school may use scores internally for prizes or honours.
Yes. The UKMLA bank — over 6,000 adaptive questions mapped to the 2026 content map — is free and does not require a subscription. Paid iatroX content covers specialist diplomas, SCEs, international boards and the GPhC.
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Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP · Last reviewed 12 May 2026
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