USMLE question bank for international doctors
Welcome, doctor.
Preparing for the USMLE from outside the United States is hard enough. The MedMasters USMLE® Qbank brings everything together in one place:
- MedWorld, our flagship question bank: original USMLE-style questions, written and reviewed by physicians, for Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3.
- Explanations that teach why every option is right or wrong, not just which one to tick.
- Timed blocks of 20 questions in 30 minutes, the same pace as the real exam.
- MedBoss notes, tips and flashcards for the questions you miss.
Made for doctors across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Start with a free sample block on WhatsApp, or choose your Step below ↓
Explore USMLE
What is the USMLE?
The licensing exam for US medicine
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is the three-step exam that doctors must pass to be licensed to practise medicine in the United States. It is sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).
Why international doctors take it
International medical graduates need ECFMG certification to apply for US residency, and certification requires passing Step 1 and Step 2 CK. Step 3 follows, usually during residency.
Choose your Step
Step 1
Basic science, pass/fail. The foundation Step 2 CK builds on, across thirteen subjects.
14 blocks of 30 minutes · 8-hour test day
From US$ 59 (PKR 15,999) for 3 months
Step 2 CK
Clinical knowledge, scored. The result residency programmes look at, with management-heavy questions.
16 blocks of 30 minutes · 9-hour test day
From US$ 69 (PKR 18,499) for 3 months
Step 3
For doctors in the US. Foundations of independent practice and advanced clinical medicine.
Two days · multiple-choice blocks and case simulations
From US$ 79 (PKR 19,999) for 3 months
One plan, two products
MedWorld, the question bank
- Tutor and timed modes, with a block builder by subject, difficulty and your own history
- Explanations that give the learning objective, why the answer is right and why each wrong option is wrong
- Flags, favourites and a question map, plus accuracy by subject
MedBoss
- Concept notes that sit behind each explanation
- Expert tips and flashcards for the questions you miss
- Added in stages, starting with the highest-yield topics
Why doctors choose MedMasters for USMLE
Built for the current format
Every Step now uses 30-minute blocks of up to 20 questions. Our timed blocks match, with a pacing guide of about 90 seconds a question.
Blueprint-aware coverage
Questions are tagged to the published USMLE content outline, including nutrition, ethics and biostatistics.
Analytics you can act on
See accuracy by subject, review every answer you gave, and rebuild a block from the questions you missed.
Priced for emerging markets
Plans in US dollars or PKR. Step 1 starts at US$ 59 (PKR 15,999) for 3 months.
Questions before you subscribe?
Message us on WhatsApp. We reply personally and help you pick the right Step and plan.
From message to first block in three steps
- Subscribe and get your codeMessage us on WhatsApp, choose your Step and plan, pay locally and receive your personal access code.
- Log in and unlockOpen the Qbank, tap Unlock and enter your email and code.
- Practise and improveBuild blocks, read every explanation and rebuild blocks from your weak areas.
Subscribers sign in at www.medmasters.academy/usmle/app/ with their email and access code. You can browse the categories first.
Four stagesYour route to US residency
From checking your school to the Match, in four steps.
- Check your schoolIt must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
- Pass Step 1 and Step 2 CKBoth are needed for ECFMG certification.
- Complete a PathwayEvery ECFMG Pathway includes OET Medicine.
- Apply for residencyUse ERAS and the NRMP Match once certified.
Every requirement is explained in the international medical graduate guide.
Wherever you trainUSMLE guides for your region
Guides for Pakistan, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
South Asia
India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka: which testing region to pick and what it costs.
South Asia guideMiddle East
Egypt, Jordan, the Gulf and the Levant: test centres, costs and licensing routes.
Middle East guideSoutheast & East Asia
The Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and East Asia.
Southeast & East Asia guideLatin America & Caribbean
Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, the Caribbean and the wider Latin America region.
Latin America & Caribbean guideNot sure where to start? Read the international medical graduate guide.
Questions doctors ask first
Which Step should I start with?
What does the Step 1 exam look like now?
What is a block?
Is Step 1 scored?
Do you provide real USMLE questions?
Who writes the questions, and how are they checked?
What is the difference between MedWorld and MedBoss?
Is there a free sample?
How do I subscribe and sign in?
Can I practise on my phone, and how many devices can I use?
Can I report a mistake in a question?
More answers on the full USMLE FAQ.
What to expectPast papers and syllabus
What USMLE does and does not release, and how we follow the official outline.
USMLE does not release past papers, and sharing questions remembered from the real exam is unlawful, so we never accept them. Instead, MedMasters USMLE Qbank follows the official USMLE content outline (the syllabus), points you to the free official sample questions, and gives you timed blocks that match the real exam pace.
Start practising today
Tell us your Step and plan on WhatsApp. We confirm your access and send your code.