UWorld Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield UWorld facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A farmer has 10 cows, 5 chickens, and 3 goats. If he sells 40% of his cows, how many cows does he have left? → 6
2. According to current guidelines, what is the first-line treatment for a 55-year-old male with newly diagnosed Stage 1 hypertension and no other comorbidities? → Lifestyle modifications
3. How does UWorld define a question as 'Omitted' in performance tracking? → A question that was left unanswered during a timed session
4. Which of the following arteries is most likely injured in a midshaft humerus fracture? → Radial artery
5. What is the recommended frequency for taking UWorld self-assessments during a dedicated study period? → Two to three times, spaced throughout the study period
6. What does the UWorld 'Percent Correct' metric represent in your performance dashboard? → The percentage of questions you answered correctly out of all questions attempted
7. What is the purpose of UWorld's Test Mode for exam preparation? → To simulate real exam conditions by hiding explanations until the block is complete
8. What does UWorld's two-part self-assessment process measure? → Predicted exam score and probability of passing
9. What is the relationship between UWorld subject accuracy and the predicted licensing exam score? → Higher accuracy across all subjects is directly associated with a higher predicted score
10. Which USMLE Step does UWorld's foundational science question bank primarily prepare students for? → USMLE Step 1
11. What does UWorld's 'Marked' (flagged) question feature allow you to do? → Save specific questions to revisit later during or after a test block
12. When simulating exam conditions in UWorld, which setting should be disabled? → Immediate feedback (Tutor Mode)
13. What does UWorld's 'System' breakdown in performance analytics refer to? → Organ system categories such as Cardiology and Renal
14. What is the recommended approach for using UWorld's self-assessment in relation to exam scheduling? → Take it at least 4 to 6 weeks before the exam to allow time to act on results
15. Approximately how long does it take to complete a full UWSA for USMLE Step 1, including scheduled breaks? → 5–6 hours
16. Which of the following best describes UWorld's 'High-Yield' content labels? → Topics that are frequently tested and most important for exam success
17. If a student's UWorld predicted score fluctuates significantly between sessions, what does this most likely indicate? → Inconsistent performance or a small sample size of completed questions
18. What does the 'Mark' feature in UWorld allow you to do during a timed block? → Flag a question to revisit before submitting the block
19. How does UWorld's search function help with navigation? → It allows you to search for specific topics or keywords within the question bank
20. Can a student retake a UWSA after completing it once to get an updated score prediction? → No, each UWSA is designed to be taken only once to maintain predictive validity
21. Which UWorld feature lets you review only questions you previously marked for follow-up? → Flagged question filter
22. How closely do UWSA scores typically correlate with actual USMLE Step 1 scores? → UWSA scores are reasonably predictive, generally within 10–15 points of actual scores
23. How can you filter UWorld questions to practice only topics from a single organ system? → By selecting that organ system in the subject filter when creating a block
24. What is the benefit of using UWorld's highlight tool on question stems? → It lets you mark key clinical details in the question text for focused reading
25. Which UWorld simulation feature is most useful for students who struggle with test anxiety? → Full timed Test Mode blocks that replicate exam conditions repeatedly
26. Which UWorld feature allows you to identify your weakest subject areas? → Performance by subject report
27. What is the benefit of resetting your UWorld question bank? → It allows you to reattempt all questions as if seeing them for the first time
28. How does UWorld's Test Mode performance tracking differ from Tutor Mode? → Test Mode withholds explanations until after the session is complete
29. A cohort study observes that patients who exercise regularly have a lower incidence of diabetes. Which of the following is true about this type of study? → It measures the incidence of diabetes in an exposed and unexposed group.
30. In UWorld pharmacology, which antiarrhythmic drug class works by blocking sodium channels and is used for ventricular arrhythmias? → Class I antiarrhythmics (e.g., lidocaine, mexiletine, flecainide)