UWorld USMLE® Step 1 Qbank vs Kaplan USMLE® Step 1 Qbank

Med Student Study Tools to Ace Step 1:

A Side-by-Side Comparison of Qbank Options

If you are looking for a qbank to increase knowledge retention and improve USMLE® Step 1 test scores, UWorld and Kaplan offer 2 amazing options.

Your time is valuable. You don't want to invest time in a qbank tool that doesn't give you what you need to achieve your goal. So it's important to carefully evaluate the exam study tools you decide to use and know how they stack up against other options. Have no fear though!

We've done all the hard work for you. Here is a list of key differences between UWorld USMLE® Step 1 Qbank and Kaplan USMLE® Step 1 Qbank.

Content Coverage

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Number of Questions	3,300+	3,300+

Subjects covered Anatomy Behavioral science Biochem Biostats Embryology Genetics Histology Immunology Micro Path Pathophysiology Pharm Physiology	# of Questions 220+ 160+ 160+ 60+ 40+ 80+ 20+ 90+ 220+ 590+ 240+ 380+ 170+	# of Questions Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted Unlisted

Additional academic info	Detailed explanations with vivid illustrations and charts that are easy to understand and remember References Interactive 3D images you can rotate and label	Explanations ReKaps References

Content discovery	Search bar Content mapped to pre-defined Subjects & Systems	Content mapped to pre-defined Organ Systems & Disciples

Content revision process	Dates of updates listed under each question explanation	Dates of updates listed under each question explanation

Learning Methodology

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Example question

Multiple choice questions
	Both Focus on high-yield topics Require multistep critical thinking

Assessment & Progress Tracking

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Self assessment exam options	Form 1 & 2 available as part of purchase, or as separate option: 2 weeks each	Step 1 Qbank Integrated Plan Contains: 40 - 70 hours of online instruction 2 full-length simulated exams a personalized study plan all-inclusive integrated practice Price ranges from $149 for 1 month to $599 for 24 months

Spaced Repetition

Track your progress	Tracked by: Question, Subjects & Systems Progress over time Each test result saved & accessible Answer Changes Percentile Rank: Compare performance scores with other UWorld users and identify areas for improvement	Tracked by: Progress over time Each test result saved & accessible

Mobile On-the-go

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Android and iOS apps	Also available on Kindle Fire

Ease of Use

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Boards style interface for the feel of an actual exam

Custom tests

Lab Values section

Note taking	Additional pre-populated Flash Cards provided

Research Proven

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Validated by science	Researchers found that a "student who completes the entire UWorld Qbank would increase score by 20 points (1 SD on Step 1) as compared to the same student who does 0 UWorld Questions."* * Published by the Association of American Medical Colleges

Pricing

	UWorld®	Kaplan®
Current 12 month price	$519 Option Shown: Qbank 360-days + Form 1 & 2 (2-weeks each)	$299

Monthly breakdown	$43.25 / month	$24.92 / month


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