USMLE FAQ
USMLE and Qbank questions answered
Straight answers about the exam, the MedMasters USMLE Qbank, signing in and payment. Open a question to read the answer.
FAQ
About the Qbank and MedBoss by MedMasters
What is the difference between MedWorld and MedBoss?
The MedMasters USMLE Qbank is the umbrella that brings everything together. MedWorld is its flagship question bank: you practise original questions and review explanations. MedBoss by MedMasters is the learning layer: concept notes, tips and flashcards that sit behind the explanations.
Who writes the questions?
Physicians write them, using a fixed template based on standard item-writing rules. Every question is original to MedMasters.
How are questions checked before they go live?
Each question passes automated checks for clues, missing explanations and near-duplicates, and is then reviewed by a second physician. Only approved questions are published.
Can I report a mistake in a question?
Yes. Every question has a Report a problem button, and we review each report.
Is there a free sample?
Yes. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will share a free sample block. The free official sample questions on usmle.org also show the real exam interface.
FAQ
The USMLE exam
What is the Step 1 format now?
Since 14 May 2026, Step 1 has 14 blocks of 30 minutes with up to 20 questions each, up to 280 in total, in an 8-hour session. See the Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3 pages for each exam, and the 2026 changes page for what moved.
How many attempts do I get at each Step?
You can attempt each Step up to four times, and you cannot take the same Step more than three times in 12 months. Check the current rules in the USMLE Bulletin of Information.
Is there a time limit to pass all the Steps?
For ECFMG certification, the required Steps must be passed within seven years of the first Step you passed. Many state licensing boards have their own limits.
Where do I register for USMLE?
USMLE services for international graduates are handled through FSMB, and ECFMG certification is handled through MyIntealth. We cannot register you, so always use the official portals.
Is Step 2 CS still required?
No. Step 2 Clinical Skills was permanently discontinued in 2021.
FAQ
Access, devices and payment
How do I sign in?
Open the Qbank at www.medmasters.academy/usmle/app/, tap Unlock, and enter your registered email and your access code. You can browse the categories before you unlock.
How many devices can I use?
One phone or tablet and one computer per code. If you change phone or laptop, message us on WhatsApp and we will switch the device for you.
How long does activation take?
We send your code soon after we confirm your payment on WhatsApp.
Can I share my access code?
No. Access codes are personal and tied to your devices. Sharing a code can lead to it being suspended.
Do you guarantee a pass or a score?
No. No honest provider can. The Qbank helps you practise and find weak areas, but your result depends on your preparation and on the exam.
Good to know
Past papers and syllabus
USMLE does not release past papers, and remembered exam questions are unlawful to share. Your syllabus is the official USMLE content outline for each Step, and the Qbank follows it.