AAFP vs UWorld for the ABFM: courses and free questions or an explanations-first bank?
Last checked October 19, 2026 · Sources: AAFP’s board review comparison and free board questions; UWorld ABFM (renewal prices; new-purchase prices as cited); ABFM. Not hands-on tested.
AAFP vs UWorld is courses and free member questions against a dedicated question bank. AAFP gives members 1,360 board-style questions free and sells courses from $315 to $1,435 at member rates, plus a $1,115 longitudinal assessment bundle. UWorld’s ABFM bank is cited at $499 for 90 days to $749 for 730, with detailed explanations, for initial certification and recertification.
Side by side
| AAFP | UWorld | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Questions, monographs, video and live courses | Question bank |
| Price | Free questions (members); $315-$1,435 member courses | $499 (90 days) to $749 (730), cited |
| Longitudinal assessment | Online bundle, $1,115 (member) | Bank covers recertification, per UWorld |
| Renewals | Varies by product | $60 (7 days) to $325 (360 days) |
| Live teaching | Board Review Express, live or livestream | No |
| CME | AAFP Prescribed credits on many products | See UWorld |
AAFP from its own pages; UWorld renewals from its page and new-purchase prices as cited. Checked October 19, 2026.
The main differences
AAFP is the family medicine academy’s own prep, with free member questions and courses that teach. UWorld is a pure question bank known for detailed explanations. AAFP members can start free and add UWorld for explanation-heavy practice; non-members may find UWorld cheaper than AAFP’s courses at non-member rates.
Choose AAFP if
- You’re an AAFP member and want to start free.
- You learn best from lectures or a live course.
- You want CME with your prep.
Choose UWorld if
- You learn by working through detailed explanations.
- You want a long access window, up to 730 days.
- You’re preparing for recertification as well as initial certification.
Common questions about these two options
Which is cheaper?
For members, AAFP’s free questions cost nothing. Among paid options, UWorld’s cited $499 for 90 days is less than AAFP’s live courses but more than FP Comprehensive ($315).
Which has live teaching?
AAFP, through Board Review Express live, livestream or online. UWorld is a question bank without lectures.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many residents use AAFP’s free questions or a course alongside a question bank.
Is this comparison sponsored?
No. We earn no commission from either provider.
See also best ABFM board prep. We first checked these details on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 19, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with AAFP, UWorld or ABFM.