Free USMLE resources
USMLE publishes free official sample test questions for each Step (Step 1’s set is widely known as the “Free 120”) and free testing experience tools and tutorials for the 2026 software. NBME sells paid self-assessments built from retired-style questions.
Sources: usmle.org and NBME. Checked October 11, 2026.
| Resource | Price | Why use it |
|---|---|---|
| USMLE sample test questions | Free | Official questions for each Step |
| Testing experience tools and tutorials | Free | Practice the new 30-minute block interface |
| USMLE content outlines | Free | What each Step covers |
| NBME self-assessments | Paid | Score-predicting practice exams from the test maker |
How to use them
- Use the free sample questions near the end of your prep, under timed conditions.
- Run the testing experience tool in the new block format before test day.
- Add NBME self-assessments to track readiness.
Official source & community discussion
USMLE (official) →
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