The questions are straightforward fact-recall type and the site itself is clunky and hideous, but it’s still decent review. The site also requires a free registration. ValueMD has a large question bank divided up by subject.( Mom MD also has the identical sampler, only organized in six 10-question pages with answers directly below questions ) Answers can be exposed during the test if desired and do contain explanations. hosts an old 60 question Kaplan diagnostic exam.The site design is bit odd, but it works. MDLexicon has a bunch of vignette questions organized by category, it’s hard to tell exactly how many.The questions are in clinical-vignette board format. It also lets you know what percentage of students answer the question correctly, which is interesting. The site is great, and you can browse questions by keyword, flag questions, and create your own tests. Wiki Test Prep is was a student-written qbank with over 900 questions with explanations.They’re mainly fact-recall and not vignette-based, but it’s easy to use and accessible. There are 20 modules of 20 questions for 400 questions. Test Prep Review has a USMLE practice self-assessment section.There are also no puns or goofy diagrams like the book series. It’s a good foundational accompaniment to book learning, as it clearly highlights key facts and distinctions that are crucial for Step 1, but it does not prepare you for the exam proper. The questions are not step-style but rather content review. MedMaster (makers of the “made ridiculously simple” series) has a USMLE Step 1 qbank (among others).Lippincott’s 350-Question Practice Test for USMLE Step 1 is solid, but you must register (for free) before using it.The questions are a mixed bag, and not all are in Step-style, but most have explanations, the site isn’t too clunky, and it certainly stands out for its sheer volume. It’s the largest and most exhaustive free source out there. USMLEQuickPrep is a large (~4500 questions) and entirely free qbank.Many questions are more on the Step 2 side of things, but an impressive collection nonetheless. Osmosis is a completely free big (>5000 question) qbank and video product.Some of the bits I saw were a bit obscure, particularly given its size. Style is more concise/abbreviated/clinical-flashcardy than the real clinical vignettes and the software handles the explanations in an annoying way, but the site keeps your test history, lets you review prior answers (no tutor mode), and pick questions based on subject and body system. USMLE Sapphire is a free online qbank (registration required), currently with 520 questions.Registration required, pretty robust software (tutor mode, tracks prior questions, etc). MedBullets has a 1000+ question Step 1 qbank in clinical vignette style.Qbank appearance approximates the USMLE Fred software. WikiDoc has a 696 question board-style USMLE Step 1 qbank.Pastest is a 2300 question commercial qbank that has a 48-hour free trial.If you’re interested in buying their full-featured video lecture/qbank product, you can get a 25% discount with code hpG6C. Lecturio has made their 2200 question USMLE question bank completely free after registering for a free account.I’ve written answers/explanations to the past several sets, which are linked here. A pdf file is also available from the above link, which contains the same questions for your offline viewing pleasure. You see the most recent set here, which includes a browser-based software version that mirrors the actual program Step uses (Fred V2), a tutorial, and 100+ question practice test. The NBME offers its own small set of free practice materials for the Steps 1, 2, and 3.I scoured the web to find free question banks online (updated June 2019): But free is better, and the internet is undeniably convenient and portable. That said, there are other ways to study, especially during the basic science years.įor question books, post-Step MS3s and your local Half-Price Books are always good resources to buy study materials on the cheap. I believe USMLEWorld is the best question bank out there-despite its draconian efforts to prevent IP theft-and there is no free source out there that matches it (especially for the final marathon push before the big day). They’re also a form of active learning, unlike trying to self-induce a coma with the universally-utilized First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Questions are an excellent way to learn the useful tip-offs and keywords, and-depending on the source-get a better feel for the board format. No matter how much money you spend on books, every medical student needs to do a ton of practice questions for the USMLE Step 1.
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