A curated library of peer-reviewed and official publications underpinning our submissions to regulators. All PDFs link directly to the original publisher.
The foundational WHO strategy projecting a shortfall of ~10 million health workers by 2030 and outlining international mobility, mutual recognition and safeguards.
The WHO list of countries facing the most pressing health workforce challenges and the ethical framework for international recruitment.
GMC's annual workforce report — includes data on IMGs joining the UK register via PLAB and their contribution to the NHS medical workforce.
GMC guidance on the induction, supervision and safeguards recommended for internationally trained doctors — directly relevant to PLAB-route entrants.
PDFs are hosted by their original publishers (WHO, GMC). Advocacy for PLAB does not host, modify or claim authorship of these documents. Please cite the original source.