The Qbank built for every medical board and licensing exam

  • 5,700+ board-style exam questions
  • Integrated medical knowledge library
  • AMBOSS Score Predictor
  • Seamless Anki integration

Prep for your specific exam: choose your path

USMLE® Step 1, Step 2 CK & Step 3

COMLEX® exam prep for DO students

NBME® Shelf exam study resources

PANCE® exam prep for PA students

EOR™ End of Rotation exam questions

USMLE® Self-Assessment

FEATURES

5,700+ questions covering every board and licensing exam

Medical students choose AMBOSS for board prep because it pairs exam focused practice questions with an integrated knowledge library, diagnostic image training, and performance analytics: all in one platform.

  • Integrated AMBOSS knowledge library
  • Anki flashcard add-on
  • Integrated medical knowledge library
  • Image-based diagnostic training
  • Performance analytics and study recommendations
AMBOSS Qbank side-by-side view with the integrated medical knowledge library

See how to maximize your board exam prep with AMBOSS

  • How to build an effective AMBOSS Qbank session strategy for board exams
  • Using the integrated knowledge library to reinforce weak areas during active study
  • How to interpret your performance analytics and adjust your study plan
  • Setting up the AMBOSS Anki add-on for active recall between sessions
  • Using the AMBOSS Score Predictor to gauge readiness before your exam date
  • How to balance board prep across USMLE®, Shelf, and COMLEX® exams

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FAQs about the AMBOSS Qbank

The AMBOSS Qbank covers the full range of medical licensing and board exams taken during medical school and beyond. This includes USMLE® Steps 1, 2 CK, and 3, COMLEX® Levels 1, 2, and 3, all NBME® Shelf Exams, PANCE® and PANRE® for physician assistant students, and End of Rotation (EOR™) exams. A single Qbank subscription covers all of these, no separate purchases required as you progress through medical school.

The AMBOSS Qbank contains over 5,700 board-style questions across its student exam sets: more than 2,840 for USMLE® Step 1, 3,460+ for Step 2 CK, 2,250+ for Step 3, 2,600+ for basic science and in-house exams, and 3,700+ for NBME® Shelf Exams. All questions are written in the same clinical vignette format used on actual licensing exams. See full AMBOSS student pricing plans for details on which question sets are included in each membership tier.

The Qbank and AMBOSS knowledge library are fully integrated in a side-by-side view. While answering a question, you can hover over highlighted terms to see concise definitions, or click through to read the full library article — without leaving your session. The library draws on over 25,000 medical textbooks, journals, and guidelines distilled into a single platform. This integration is designed to reinforce the reasoning behind each answer, not just the answer itself.

The AMBOSS Score Predictor estimates your projected USMLE® or COMLEX® score based on your Qbank performance. It analyzes your accuracy, difficulty levels, and topic coverage to generate a score prediction that tracks your readiness over time. In an independent analysis, AMBOSS correlated with the highest USMLE® Step 2 CK scores among all major Qbanks. You can read the methodology and research behind the score data on the AMBOSS scores page.

Yes. The AMBOSS Anki add-on connects directly to your existing Anki flashcard decks. As you review cards, pop-up explanations and direct links to the AMBOSS library appear inline so you can look up the clinical context behind any card without switching apps. The add-on also works with the Anki mobile app, making it useful for Qbank prep on the go.

Yes. AMBOSS offers a 5-day free trial with full access to the Qbank and knowledge library. The trial gives you access to the same board-style questions and integrated library features available in a paid membership, so you can evaluate the platform before committing. For a full overview of membership options after the trial, see the AMBOSS pricing page.

See what AMBOSS can do for your board prep. Today.