Study Smarter with USMLE® Flashcards
Take control of the learning process and prepare your way with premade ReadyDecks and customizable SmartCards.
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Boost Your Retention for Each Step of the Exam
Our digital USMLE flashcards are designed for ease of use and convenience, saving you time as you prepare for Steps 1, 2, and 3.
Quick Content
Transfer
Pair personal notes with text and graphics from our USMLE QBanks in a few simple clicks.
Spaced-Repetition
Technology
Use our study feature to display flashcards at research-backed intervals that maximize your retention.
Enhanced
Flashcard Filtering
Quickly locate flashcards by subjects and keywords to personalize your review sessions.
New! Premade ReadyDecks*:
Time-Saving, Expert-Developed Flashcards for Comprehensive Study
Save time during your review with instant access to thousands of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK flashcards.
- 2,000+ premade Step 1 & Step 2 CK flashcards organized by subject & system
- Frequently tested exam content, both factual and conceptual
- New clinical and radiology images, illustrations, tables, x-rays, and ECGs
*ReadyDecks are included with 730-day subscriptions to our Step 1, Step 2 CK, COMLEX 1, and COMLEX 2 QBanks. They can be purchased as an add-on for other subscription durations.
Save time during your review with instant access to thousands of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK flashcards.
- 2,000+ premade Step 1 & Step 2 CK flashcards organized by subject & system
- Frequently tested exam content, both factual and conceptual
- New clinical and radiology images, illustrations, tables, x-rays, and ECGs
*ReadyDecks are included with 730-day subscriptions to our Step 1, Step 2 CK, COMLEX 1, and COMLEX 2 QBanks. They can be purchased as an add-on for other subscription durations.
As you complete the UWorld QBank, you can create and organize SmartCards based on your specific needs. Simply highlight the text and graphics you want to use from our explanations, paste it into your flashcards, and personalize it to actively engage with the content.
Customizable SmartCards: Personalize, Focus, and Retain
As you complete the UWorld QBank, you can create and organize SmartCards based on your specific needs. Simply highlight the text and graphics you want to use from our explanations, paste it into your flashcards, and personalize it to actively engage with the content.
Learn Faster with Spaced Repetition
Research shows that spaced-repetition technology improves information retention and recall. Rate how well you understand the concept on a flashcard, and our algorithm will adapt how often you see it again.
Research shows that spaced-repetition technology improves information retention and recall. Rate how well you understand the concept on a flashcard, and our algorithm will adapt how often you see it again.
Our ReadyDecks acts as a foundational set of flashcards that you can build on. Pair them with custom SmartCards focused on your personal knowledge gaps, and you'll optimize your review, building a strong foundation of knowledge for your exam and career.
Comprehensive USMLE Coverage
Our ReadyDecks acts as a foundational set of flashcards that you can build on. Pair them with custom SmartCards focused on your personal knowledge gaps, and you'll optimize your review, building a strong foundation of knowledge for your exam and career.
Access Your Flashcards from Anywhere
Both SmartCards and ReadyDecks are accessible on the UWorld Medical app. Download it in the App Store or on Google Play, login to your account, and get started anywhere you have an internet connection.
Both SmartCards and ReadyDecks are accessible on the UWorld Medical app. Download it in the App Store or on Google Play, login to your account, and get started anywhere you have an internet connection.
How to Get the Most Out of Your USMLE Flashcards
Using digital flashcards that pair spaced-repetition technology together with our industry-leading QBank is an excellent way to learn and reinforce important preclinical and clinical information. Here’s how to get the most out of your experience:
Use Flashcards with Your QBank
Simplify Information for Clarity
Include Charts & Illustrations
Practice with Spaced Repetition
Organize Your Flashcards for Easy Progress Tracking
Use Flashcards with Your QBank
Creating SmartCards as you complete the QBank forces you to summarize complex information in your own words, leading to a better understanding of the content. Studying ReadyDecks makes sure you don’t miss any of the most important concepts as you prepare for your exam.
Simplify Information for Clarity
It can take a while to study the material in our QBank explanations because our explanations offer comprehensive descriptions of why answer options are right or wrong. Simplify the content you struggle with in your SmartCards to make your secondary review more efficient.
Include Charts & Illustrations
Supplement SmartCard text with relevant images, tables, or flowcharts. Visuals can help you grasp abstract concepts or remember specific details.
Practice with Spaced Repetition
Don’t forget to take advantage of “Study” mode. This feature, available for both SmartCards and ReadyDecks, incorporates spaced-repetition technology to help you master the material you find most difficult.
Organize Your Flashcards for Easy Progress Tracking
Organize your SmartCards to keep related topics together. This will simplify the review process and make tracking your progress more effective.
See What Students Think About Our Flashcards
High level difficult questions and broad QBank in general. Love the flashcards."
—Ana, UWorld Step 2 CK QBank User
UWorld has amazing questions and really aids with my learning. I love that you can customize tests and create flashcards while reviewing."
— Charnice, UWorld Step 1 QBank User
The UWorld flashcards feature was enormously helpful and it helped reinforce important concepts which proved extremely beneficial in my exams."
— Aqsa, UWorld Step 1 & 2 QBank User
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our USMLE flashcards are available as premade ReadyDecks and customizable SmartCards. Both come with “Study” mode that features spaced-repetition technology for increased retention.
ReadyDecks come pre-written by the same team of physicians that developed your QBank and save you time by focusing on the most frequently tested content. SmartCards are a customizable way for you to create your own decks and personalize, focus and retain our QBank material in a way that makes sense for you and your study efforts.
Yes, ReadyDecks cover the most commonly tested content from the subjects on your USMLE exam. You can also create unlimited SmartCards as you progress through your comprehensive QBank.
No, accessing your flashcard decks requires an internet connection; however, they are available through the UWorld Medical app.
Yes, SmartCards (our customizable USMLE flashcards) are included in all USMLE QBank subscriptions. New premade ReadyDecks are included with 730-day subscriptions to our Step 1, Step 2 CK, COMLEX 1, and COMLEX 2 QBanks. They can be purchased as an add-on for other subscription durations.