STANDARDIZED EXAM STUDY STATS

We collect anonymous data about how medical school students are preparing their study schedules with our Study Planner. For all the exams we support, we present that data here to help medical students see how their study plans compare to others.

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  • How long we see students study for their exams
  • The most popular USMLE Step 1 resources
  • Average number of Qbank questions scheduled for the USMLE Step 1 or the COMLEX Level 1

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USMLE Step 1 Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the USMLE Step 1 on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 57.2
2. Boards and Beyond 49.0
3. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 49.0
4. SketchyMicro 42.4
5. SketchyPharm 38.8
6. Pathoma 37.9
7. Fundamentals of Pathology 20.3
8. Anki 20.1
9. AMBOSS 10.5
10. SketchyPath 6.4
11. SketchyBiochem 5.1
12. Pixorize | Biochemistry 4.9
13. USMLE-Rx Qmax 4.3
14. Pixorize | Immunology 3.4
15. Dirty Medicine 3.2
16. Physeo 3.0
17. First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1 2.8
18. Kaplan Qbank 2.4
19. Kaplan On Demand 2019 2.1
20. Osmosis 1.9

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the USMLE Step 1 on Cram Fighter.

Average
1500.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the USMLE Step 1 on Cram Fighter.

Average
128 days

These are the most popular months to take the USMLE Step 1 on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. June
2. May
3. April
4. July
5. March
6. December
7. August
8. February
9. January
10. September
11. October
12. November

USMLE Step 2 CK Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the USMLE Step 2 CK on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 76.5
2. Anki 30.9
3. OnlineMedEd | Clinical 30.7
4. AMBOSS 20.6
5. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 18.8
6. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 14.6
7. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 7.8
8. SketchyPharm 7.6
9. SketchyIM 7.6
10. SketchySurgery 6.7
11. SketchyOb/Gyn 6.5
12. SketchyPeds 6.5
13. SketchyMicro 6.3
14. Step-Up to Medicine 5.6
15. COMBANK 2.7
16. Osmosis | Clinical Reasoning 2.0
17. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2.0
18. First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 2 CK 2.0
19. Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 1.8
20. USMLE Step 2 Secrets 1.8

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the USMLE Step 2 CK on Cram Fighter.

Average
2000.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the USMLE Step 2 CK on Cram Fighter.

Average
103.5 days

These are the most popular months to take the USMLE Step 2 CK on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. July
2. June
3. August
4. May
5. September
6. December
7. October
8. April
9. November
10. March
11. January
12. February

USMLE Step 3 Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the USMLE Step 3 on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 68.9
2. OnlineMedEd | Clinical 19.4
3. Anki 19.4
4. Master the Boards USMLE Step 3 16.2
5. First Aid for the USMLE Step 3 15.2
6. COMQUEST 8.9
7. SketchyPharm 8.7
8. SketchyMicro 7.7
9. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 7.3
10. COMBANK 5.9
11. Crush Step 3 CCS: The Ultimate USMLE Step 3 CCS Review 4.4
12. medQuest: USMLE Step 3 High-Yield Video Series 3.0
13. OMT Review 2.3
14. SketchyPath 1.9
15. USMLE Step 3 LN: Pediatrics, OBGYN, Surgery, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Patient Safety 1.9
16. USMLE Step 3 LN: Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Ethics 1.9
17. USMLE Step 3 Secrets 1.9
18. USMLE Step 3 Lecture Notes 1.4
19. Kaplan Qbank 1.2
20. Doctors in Training Part 2 Video Review Course 1.2

This the average number of days people study for the USMLE Step 3 on Cram Fighter.

Average
50.0 questions

These are the most popular months to take the USMLE Step 3 on Cram Fighter

Average
103.0 days

These are the most popular months to take the USMLE Step 3 on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. June
2. May
3. March
4. August
5. December
6. September
7. November
8. April
9. February
10. October
11. January
12. July

COMLEX Level 1 Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the COMLEX Level 1 on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. SketchyMicro 56.9
2. UWorld 56.0
3. SketchyPharm 53.7
4. Boards and Beyond 53.4
5. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 49.6
6. Pathoma 42.9
7. Anki 34.5
8. COMBANK 23.7
9. Fundamentals of Pathology 18.5
10. TrueLearn 15.5
11. AMBOSS 15.1
12. OMT Review 14.0
13. SketchyPath 11.0
14. Pixorize | Biochemistry 8.2
15. Kaplan Qbank 8.2
16. Dirty Medicine 7.5
17. COMQUEST 6.0
18. USMLE-Rx Qmax 5.0
19. Pixorize | Immunology 4.7
20. Osmosis 4.5

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the COMLEX Level 1 on Cram Fighter.

Average
375.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the COMLEX Level 1 on Cram Fighter.

Average
149.0 days

These are the most popular months to take the COMLEX Level 1 on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. June
2. July
3. May
4. August
5. April
6. September
7. October
8. March
9. December
10. November
11. January
12. February

COMLEX Level 2 CE Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the COMLEX Level 2 CE on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 54.0
2. OnlineMedEd | Clinical 42.6
3. COMQUEST 32.6
4. COMBANK 32.3
5. Anki 23.6
6. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 20.6
7. OMT Review 14.7
8. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 10.6
9. SketchyPharm 8.3
10. Step-Up to Medicine 7.7
11. AMBOSS 7.2
12. OnlineMedEd | Basic Sciences 6.8
13. SketchyMicro 6.2
14. SketchyIM 4.9
15. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 4.5
16. SketchyOb/Gyn 3.6
17. SketchySurgery 3.4
18. SketchyPeds 3.4
19. Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 3.0
20. USMLE Step 2 Secrets 2.1

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the COMLEX Level 2 CE on Cram Fighter.

Average
2000.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the COMLEX Level 2 CE on Cram Fighter.

Average
147.5 days

These are the most popular months to take the COMLEX Level 2 CE on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. June
2. July
3. August
4. May
5. September
6. October
7. January
8. December
9. November
10. March
11. April
12. February

NBME - Basic Science Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the NBME - Basic Science on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 51.0
2. Boards and Beyond 50.0
3. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 45.7
4. Pathoma 38.4
5. SketchyPharm 34.6
6. SketchyMicro 33.1
7. Anki 31.1
8. AMBOSS 21.2
9. Fundamentals of Pathology 14.1
10. USMLE-Rx Qmax 11.9
11. Board Review Series Physiology 8.6
12. SketchyPath 7.3
13. Kaplan Qbank 6.3
14. Pixorize | Biochemistry 4.3
15. Osmosis 4.0
16. SketchyBiochem 4.0
17. USMLE-Rx Express 2021 3.5
18. First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems 3.3
19. Board Review Series Pathology 3.3
20. Physeo 3.3

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the NBME - Basic Science on Cram Fighter.

Average
156.5 questions

This the average number of days people study for the NBME - Basic Science on Cram Fighter.

Average
50.0 days

These are the most popular months to take the NBME - Basic Science on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. December
2. October
3. August
4. February
5. April
6. May
7. March
8. July
9. November
10. June
11. September
12. January

NBME - Clinical Science Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the NBME - Clinical Science on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 53.4
2. Anki 33.3
3. OnlineMedEd | Clinical 31.2
4. AMBOSS 16.7
5. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 10.5
6. SketchyPharm 9.9
7. Pathoma 9.0
8. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 8.0
9. Boards and Beyond | Step 1 7.4
10. SketchyMicro 7.1
11. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 6.8
12. USMLE-Rx Qmax 6.2
13. Step-Up to Medicine 5.9
14. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 4.3
15. Kaplan Qbank 4.0
16. SketchyPath 4.0
17. Kaplan High Yield Lectures 2.5
18. Kaplan OnlinePrep Lectures 1.9
19. SketchyIM 1.5
20. USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes: Internal Medicine 1.5

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the NBME - Basic Science on Cram Fighter.

Average
280.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the NBME - Clinical Science on Cram Fighter.

Average
45 days

These are the most popular months to take the NBME - Clinical Science on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. March
2. December
3. October
4. February
5. September
6. August
7. November
8. January
9. June
10. April
11. May
12. July

Emergency Medicine Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Emergency Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 46.4
2. RoshReview 27.2
3. AMBOSS 20.8
4. COMQUEST 20.0
5. Anki 16.8
6. Case Files Emergency Medicine 16.0
7. Boards and Beyond | Emergency Medicine 13.6
8. PreTest Emergency Medicine 12.0
9. First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Clerkship 7.2
10. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 6.4
11. BoardVitals 2.4
12. Blueprints Emergency Medicine 2.4
13. Emergency Medicine Secrets 1.6
14. NMS Emergency Medicine 0.8
15. Step-Up to Emergency Medicine 0.8

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Emergency Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
382.5 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Emergency Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
25 days

These are the most popular months to take the Emergency Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. February
2. December
3. August
4. March
5. November
6. January
7. July
8. October
9. June
10. May
11. September
12. April

Family Medicine Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Family Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 71.1
2. OnlineMedEd | Clinical 36.6
3. Anki 33.0
4. Case Files Family Medicine 31.7
5. AMBOSS 20.6
6. AAFP Qbank 16.7
7. COMQUEST 11.8
8. COMBANK 9.6
9. Step-Up to Medicine 6.6
10. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 4.1
11. SketchyPharm 3.9
12. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 3.6
13. PreTest Family Medicine 3.0
14. Kaplan Shelf Prep | Family Medicine 1.7
15. SketchyIM 1.7
16. Blueprints Family Medicine 1.7
17. SketchyMicro 1.5
18. ExamGuru 0.6
19. SketchyPath 0.6
20. Essentials of Family Medicine 0.6

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Family Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
0.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Family Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
33 days

These are the most popular months to take the Family Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. August
2. September
3. October
4. December
5. February
6. March
7. April
8. July
9. November
10. January
11. May
12. June

Internal Medicine Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Internal Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 68.4
2. OnlineMedEd | Clinical 47.7
3. Anki 34.9
4. AMBOSS 16.9
5. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 15.8
6. Step-Up to Medicine 14.3
7. COMQUEST 9.7
8. Case Files Internal Medicine 8.6
9. SketchyIM 6.8
10. COMBANK 6.2
11. SketchyPharm 5.7
12. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 5.5
13. SketchyMicro 3.1
14. Kaplan Qbank 2.2
15. First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship 1.8
16. SketchyPath 1.8
17. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 1.3
18. USMLE-Rx Qmax 0.9
19. PreTest Medicine 0.7
20. Kaplan Shelf Prep | Internal Medicine 0.7

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Internal Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
47.5 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Internal Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
52.0 days

These are the most popular months to take the Internal Medicine Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. August
2. December
3. October
4. September
5. February
6. June
7. April
8. March
9. November
10. May
11. January
12. July

Neurology Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Neurology Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 76.2
2. OnlineMedEd | Neurology 59.8
3. Anki 32.0
4. AMBOSS 26.1
5. Blueprints Neurology 19.3
6. PreTest Neurology 17.6
7. Case Files Neurology 15.5
8. Boards and Beyond | Neurology 10.6
9. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 6.1
10. SketchyPharm 5.6
11. Step-Up to Medicine 5.6
12. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 3.8
13. SketchyPath|Neuro 3.5
14. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 2.8
15. COMBANK 2.4
16. COMQUEST 2.1
17. USMLE-Rx Qmax 1.6
18. Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 1.2
19. BoardVitals 0.9
20. Firecracker 0.9

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Neurology Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
147.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Neurology Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
25.0 days

These are the most popular months to take the Neurology Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. August
2. July
3. June
4. February
5. January
6. May
7. September
8. October
9. March
10. December
11. April
12. November

Obstetrics & Gynecology Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 76.4
2. OnlineMedEd | Obstetrics & Gynecology 45.7
3. Anki 38.3
4. APGO Preparation for Residency Knowledge Assessment Tool 19.4
5. AMBOSS 18.9
6. Case Files Obstetrics & Gynecology 16.6
7. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 9.3
8. Boards and Beyond | Ob/Gyn 9.1
9. COMQUEST 7.8
10. SketchyOb/Gyn 6.5
11. COMBANK 5.3
12. Blueprints Obstetrics & Gynecology 4.8
13. Beckmann and Ling's Obstetrics and Gynecology 4.4
14. First Aid for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship 3.4
15. Osmosis | Clinical Reasoning 1.7
16. Kaplan Shelf Prep | Ob/Gyn 1.3
17. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 1.3
18. USMLE-Rx Qmax 1.3
19. SketchyPath 1.1
20. USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes: Obstetrics and Gynecology 0.8

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
223.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
35 days

These are the most popular months to take the Obstetrics & Gynecology Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. December
2. August
3. February
4. September
5. October
6. November
7. May
8. March
9. June
10. April
11. January
12. July

Pediatrics Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Pediatrics Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 73.6
2. OnlineMedEd | Pediatrics 65.3
3. Anki 35.5
4. AMBOSS 22.2
5. Boards and Beyond | Pediatrics 13.3
6. Board Review Series Pediatrics 11.2
7. Case Files Pediatrics 11.2
8. COMQUEST 8.5
9. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 8.5
10. SketchyPeds 8.0
11. PreTest Pediatrics 6.8
12. COMBANK 5.7
13. First Aid for the Pediatrics Clerkship 3.0
14. Blueprints Pediatrics 2.3
15. CLIPP Pediatric Cases 1.5
16. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 1.5
17. Kaplan Shelf Prep | Pediatrics 1.5
18. SketchyMicro 1.3
19. USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes: Pediatrics 0.8
20. Kaplan Qbank 0.6

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Pediatrics Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
300.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Pediatrics Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
38.0 days

These are the most popular months to take the Pediatrics Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. August
2. October
3. December
4. September
5. February
6. March
7. November
8. April
9. May
10. June
11. July
12. January

Psychiatry Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Psychiatry Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 77.8
2. OnlineMedEd | Psychiatry 59.7
3. Anki 37.8
4. First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship 35.0
5. AMBOSS 17.5
6. SketchyPharm 16.5
7. Boards and Beyond | Psychiatry 12.0
8. COMQUEST 11.4
9. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 9.1
10. COMBANK 5.5
11. Case Files Psychiatry 5.3
12. AMBOSS Psychiatry Clerkship Study Plan 2.5
13. Lange Q&A Psychiatry 2.5
14. Kaplan Qbank 1.9
15. PreTest Psychiatry 1.9
16. Kaplan Shelf Prep | Psychiatry 1.5
17. Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK 1.3
18. Firecracker 1.1
19. USMLE-Rx Qmax 0.8
20. Blueprints Psychiatry 0.8

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Psychiatry Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
141.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Psychiatry Shelf on Cram Fighter. Average 27 days

Average
26 days

These are the most popular months to take the Psychiatry Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. August
2. September
3. December
4. November
5. February
6. March
7. October
8. May
9. June
10. April
11. July
12. January

Surgery Shelf Stats

Here are the most popular resources that people use for the Surgery Shelf on Cram Fighter. These aren't necessarily the best study resources, but they should be a good starting point.

Rank Title (all editions) % of students used
1. UWorld 72.8
2. OnlineMedEd | Surgery 60.8
3. Anki 35.8
4. Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes 35.2
5. AMBOSS 17.3
6. Surgery: A Case Based Clinical Review 14.8
7. Boards and Beyond | Surgery 9.5
8. Surgical Recall 7.7
9. COMQUEST 6.4
10. COMBANK 6.0
11. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK Clinical Knowledge 5.8
12. SketchySurgery 4.6
13. Case Files Surgery 4.6
14. WISE-MD 2.9
15. First Aid for the Surgery Clerkship 2.9
16. Step-Up to Surgery 2.0
17. Step-Up to Medicine 2.0
18. NMS Surgery 1.5
19. Boards and Beyond | Step 2-3 Clinical 1.3
20. PreTest Surgery 1.1

This is the average number of questions people schedule for the Surgery Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
0.0 questions

This the average number of days people study for the Surgery Shelf on Cram Fighter.

Average
51 days

These are the most popular months to take the Surgery Shelf on Cram Fighter

Rank Month
1. August
2. December
3. February
4. January
5. October
6. June
7. March
8. September
9. November
10. April
11. May
12. July

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