PLAB 2 SimMan Station: Skills, Structure & Examiner Expectations

In this video, I demonstrate a PLAB 2 'SimMan' station, focusing on the skills, structure, and behaviours examiners assess during the OSCE. This is a practical demonstration of performance rather than a discussion of guidelines or theory. Many PLAB 2 candidates prepare for stations by revising management algorithms and guidelines. However, PLAB 2 is a skills-based OSCE, and marks are awarded for what examiners can see and hear during the station. In this demonstration, the focus is on: 1. How to open and structure a 'SimMan' (acute) station 2. Verbalising safety and prioritisation 3. Clear communication under pressure 4. Examiner-facing behaviours that score marks This video is intended to illustrate how these types of stations are assessed, rather than to teach clinical knowledge or protocols. Understanding that PLAB 2 is a skills exam — not a knowledge exam — is a key first step in effective preparation. #PLAB2 #PLAB2Preparation #PLABOSCE #IMGUK #PLAB2SimMan #OSCESkills #PLAB2Acute