UWorld Medical frequently asked questions

American Medical Association members can now save up to $80 off UWorld question bank (QBank) study aids for USMLE® and COMLEX-USA® tests and ABFM®/ABIM® Boards. This offer expires Nov. 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Are you a medical student, resident or fellow but not sure how UWorld QBanks can help you in your studies? The AMA offers some frequently asked questions and answers to give you more insight.

UWorld is the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams. Over the last two decades, more than 90% of medical students have chosen UWorld as their exam-prep product.

A UWorld question bank (QBank) is a study aid built from the ground up by a dedicated team of content developers who are all experienced, practicing physicians. QBanks are available for the USMLE® and COMLEX-USA® tests and ABFM®/ABIM® Boards.

UWorld USMLE and COMLEX resources cover the Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Level 1 and Level 2 tests and include challenging questions, in-depth explanations, and performance and improvement tracking to help you prepare.

UWorld for Step 1 resources include questions, explanations, and performance tracking, as well as the ability to create flashcards, customize exams and compare your progress with others.

UWorld Step 2 CK resources include Step CK and shelf exam questions, in-depth explanations, and performance and improvement tracking.

UWorld for Step 3 resources include questions, explanations, and performance tracking, as well as the ability to create flashcards, customize exams and compare your progress with others. 

UWorld for Level 1 resources include COMLEX-style vignettes developed by practicing osteopathic physicians, detailed explanations, vivid illustrations, and high-yield questions covering all OMT concepts needed to master your Level 1 exam.

UWorld for Level 2 resources include realistic clinical scenarios with interactive, question-based learning that thoroughly test your understanding of the material and explanations that develop your critical thinking skills.

UWorld for ABIM and ABFM Boards resources include comprehensive coverage of blueprint topics, in-depth explanations, comprehensive tables, flowcharts and illustrations, and a Board-simulated test interface designed to replicate the exam.