Optimize Your Prep with our Dynamic Study Planner

Create a personalized study schedule in minutes with our automated Study Planner, available with our USMLE® and COMLEX® QBanks.

Study Smarter with a Personalized Study Plan

Whether you’re preparing for the USMLE®, your preclinical curriculum, or your clinical shelf exams, we’ll keep you a step ahead. Our Study Planner creates a daily schedule based on your availability to cover the subjects and systems you need to review.

Save Hours Creating Your Plan

Enter your start date, end date, and available study hours to create an optimized study plan in minutes.

See What to Study Each Day

We’ll automatically create daily practice tests and tasks tailored to your needs from your QBank content.

Replace Your Stress with Success

Eliminate the guesswork and stay on track with a detailed study schedule that adapts to your progress.

Plan Less and Study More

Our dynamic Study Planner acts as your hub for clinical concept mastery by mapping out the specific content you need to review.

Visualize your Progress

View a complete outline of what you need to study to be ready for your classroom assignments, clinicals, and licensing exams. Outlines are available in a calendar and list-based format.

Visualize your Progress

Set Clear Goals

Estimate how many hours per day you can study and adjust as needed. Reassigning tasks is easy with drag and drop.

Build Positive Study Habits

Remaining consistent is more effective than cramming. We break up your daily tasks into manageable chunks to keep you engaged.

Build Positive Study Habits

Stay Exam Ready on the Go

Swap social media scrolling for targeted review. Use the UWorld Medical mobile app to access your study plan from anywhere.

A Personalized Study Schedule + Proven Prep = Exam Success

Pair our renowned resources with a custom study plan to elevate your performance and stay on track. We’ve guided over 2 million students to success and look forward to helping you achieve your long-term clinical goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UWorld Study Planner?

This highly requested feature creates a personalized study schedule based on your needs by generating daily tasks in your USMLE QBank. It can be used to help you prepare for your classroom assignments, clinicals, and licensing exams. You choose the time frame and topics included in your study plan, and we’ll handle the rest.

How does the UWorld Study Planner work?

Getting started is as simple as selecting your start date, end date, and number of hours you can commit to studying each day. From here, you can choose which topics to study or focus on specific tasks. Our Study Planner is designed to present you with the information you need to know to achieve your goals while remaining flexible and adaptable.

How much time is needed before my exam to use the Study Planner?

Whether you have months or days remaining before your exam, our dynamic Study Planner can be configured to your needs. When you create a study plan, you have 2 options to choose from:

‘Select Study’ Plan: A targeted review for students with limited time that allows you to choose which topics to study.
‘MaxFlex’ Plan: A fully customizable review that gives you the freedom to choose your preferred tasks.

Is the UWorld Study Planner free?

Yes. The UWorld Study Planner is free with all 180-, 360-, and 730-day subscriptions to our Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, and COMLEX QBanks. It is not available without a QBank subscription.

What are the main benefits of the UWorld Study Planner?

Our Study Planner was built specifically for simplicity and personalization. Create your plan in 3 easy steps, and make modifications with drag-and-drop functionality. You can view your schedule in a calendar or list-based format based on your preference.

How can I create a Step 1 study plan that complements my coursework?

To create a study plan that aligns with your preclinical curriculum, use our “MaxFlex Plan.” For example, if you’re beginning the Circulation block, which usually lasts 8 weeks, you would create an 8-week study plan with specific tasks and goals aligned with that block. You can continue this process for each block to supplement your coursework as you prepare for the Step 1 exam.

How can I create a Step 2 study plan that aligns with my clinical rotations?

To create a study plan that aligns with your clinical curriculum, use our “MaxFlex Plan.” For example, if you’re beginning the Internal Medicine rotation, which usually lasts 8 weeks, you would create an 8-week study plan using tasks that align with your “Medicine” shelf subject. You can continue this process for each rotation to supplement your shelf studies as you prepare for the Step 2 CK exam.

How can I create a Step 3 study plan that integrates practice questions into my overall work schedule?

To create a study plan that aligns with your residency or work schedule, use our “MaxFlex Plan.” For example, pick a date 60 to 90 days before your Step 3 exam and enter the estimated number of hours you can dedicate to studying each day. Once your plan is generated, you can easily move tasks as your schedule changes without worrying about missing content. This allows you to stay focused on being a resident while completing the USMLE.