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PLAB 1 Notes Update 2025: Nephrology & EM | MedRevisions
Discover the January 2025 PLAB 1 and UKMLA AKT notes update. Review new NICE CKD staging, dermatology differentials, and emergency medicine protocols.
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What changed
- In January 2025 we refreshed our nephrology notes to align CKD staging thresholds and referral criteria with current NICE guidance at that time.
- The dermatology section was expanded with clearer differential tables for common exam presentations including eczema subtypes and skin cancer recognition.
- Emergency medicine pathways were restructured to reflect updated trauma and toxicology protocols.
Why it matters for your score
- Nephrology and dermatology are consistently under-revised by candidates despite reliable exam appearances across recent sittings.
- Every in-app note now shows a 'last reviewed' date so you know when it was last checked against current guidance.
Practical checklist
- Open the in-app nephrology note and verify the last-reviewed date.
- Work through the dermatology differential tables with image-based practice stems.
- Run one emergency medicine focused mock to verify your recall against current protocols.
Common questions
How often are notes updated on the platform?
Notes are reviewed whenever relevant UK guidelines change, or when exam trend data indicates a shift in tested content. Every note carries a visible 'last reviewed' date so you always know how current it is.
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