Official USMLE sample materials
USMLE publishes sample questions and interactive practice links for each Step. Open the official pages below so you can choose the current software and materials. A public sample PDF is not permission for unrestricted redistribution.
NBME’s free interface sample
NBME’s interface announcement ↗ identifies a free Sample Assessment containing a tutorial and 12 sample questions, available through its examinee portal. It is a way to become familiar with that interface, not a free full-length scored NBME self-assessment.
Check the announcement and portal for current access instructions. This resource description was checked on November 6, 2026; availability and interfaces can change.
Paid NBME self-assessments are a different product
NBME’s comprehensive self-assessments are purchased through its own service. For example, the Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment page ↗ describes its purchase and reporting options. Use NBME’s self-assessment overview ↗ to choose the relevant product and confirm current conditions.
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Where FreeUSMLE fits
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Resource links checked November 6, 2026.