Best ABFM board prep in 2026: AAFP, Rosh Review, UWorld and free material
Last checked October 19, 2026 · Sources: AAFP’s board review comparison and free board questions; Rosh Review’s family medicine and pricing pages; UWorld’s new-purchase prices as cited by third parties (UWorld shows prices at checkout); ABFM. Not hands-on tested; we rank by fit and value.
The best ABFM board prep starts with what you may already have: AAFP members get 1,360 free board-style questions, and ABFM publishes its exam blueprint. For a full question bank, Rosh Review’s 2,000-question Resident Qbank is the lowest-priced at $279, with a pass guarantee. UWorld’s ABFM bank (cited at $499 for 90 days) is the explanations-first option. For live teaching, AAFP’s Board Review Express is $1,435 for members, and AAFP’s Board Review Express online is $925.
1,360 free member questions; online, livestream and in-person courses.
Buy now on AAFP2,000 questions, reviewed for 2026-27; Premium adds a mock ITE ($549).
Buy now on Rosh ReviewDetailed explanations; plans from 90 to 730 days.
See prices on UWorldBest ABFM board prep compared
| Option | Price | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAFP free board questions | Free (members) | 1,360 questions in 10-question sets | Explanations and citations |
| AAFP FP Comprehensive online | $315 (member) | Clinical monographs | Flexible study |
| AAFP Board Review Express online | $925 (member) | Video lectures | Online discussion board |
| AAFP Board Review Express live or livestream | $1,435 member; $1,045 resident; $2,095 non-member | 4-day course with recordings | Expert-guided |
| Rosh Review Resident Qbank | $279 Basic; $549 Premium | 2,000 questions; Premium adds a mock ITE | Pass guarantee; free trial |
| Rosh Review FMCLA bank | From $349 | Question bank for the longitudinal assessment | See Rosh Review |
| UWorld ABFM | $499 (90 days) to $749 (730), cited | Question bank | Prices at checkout |
AAFP and Rosh Review prices from their own pages; UWorld as cited. Checked October 19, 2026.
Our picks
- Best free start: AAFP’s member questions. 1,360 board-style questions with explanations. See our AAFP board review page.
- Best value bank: Rosh Review. 2,000 questions from $279, with a pass guarantee. See our Rosh Review review.
- Best explanations: UWorld. See our UWorld ABFM review.
- Best live teaching: AAFP Board Review Express. A 4-day course, with resident pricing at $1,045.
How to choose
- Check your program and AAFP membership first; you may already have questions or a course.
- Want more practice: Rosh Review for value, UWorld for explanations.
- Learn best from teaching: AAFP Board Review Express, live or online.
- On the longitudinal assessment: Rosh Review’s FMCLA bank (from $349) or AAFP’s $1,115 longitudinal assessment bundle.
How we ranked the best ABFM board prep
We put free and official material first, then compared what each provider publishes on its own pages (price, question count, format, access and guarantees) and rated each course out of 5 with the same rubric we use across the site: question bank 25%, practice exams 20%, lectures 15%, platform 15%, support 10% and value 15%. We label prices we can’t see on a provider’s own page as cited. Ratings are our editorial assessment from published details, not hands-on tests. We don’t accept payment for placement and don’t currently earn commissions. See how we rank.
| Provider | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Rosh Review | 4.0 / 5 | Value and volume, with a pass guarantee |
| AAFP | 3.9 / 5 | Free member questions and live teaching |
| UWorld | 3.8 / 5 | Detailed explanations and long access |
Our editorial ratings, October 2026. Each review shows the category breakdown.
Common questions about ABFM board prep
Are these paid placements?
No. We currently earn no commission from any ABFM prep provider, and no one paid for a placement.
What is the cheapest ABFM prep?
AAFP’s 1,360 board-style questions are free for AAFP members; among paid banks, Rosh Review’s Resident Qbank is $279.
Which ABFM prep has a pass guarantee?
Rosh Review advertises a pass guarantee: if you don’t pass, you don’t pay, or your subscription is extended free until you do.
Are there resident discounts?
AAFP’s Board Review Express livestream lists $1,045 for resident members, and AAFP residency programs can buy self-study access in bulk.
We first checked these options on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 19, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with ABFM, AAFP, Rosh Review or UWorld.