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Free Step 1 Self-Assessment Exam February 23 - Mar 4, 2026

Q: Who’s eligible?

This free Step 1 Self-Assessment is designed for medical students preparing for USMLE® Step 1 , including U.S. MD/DO students and international medical students/graduates (IMGs) .

Q: Can I pause between blocks?

You can take the exam in four timed blocks . You can pause between blocks and during a timed block.

Q: Where do I access it?

You’ll access the Self-Assessment through your USMLE-Rx account . It can be found under Qmax Questions.

Q: When do I get results?

You’ll see results right after completion .

Q: Once I take the exam, how long do I have access to my results?

You have access to your results until the end of SAE Week (March 1) , which is why it's important to take the exam sooner than later.

Q: Is it free? What changes after the week ends?

Yes, access is free during Self-Assessment Week (Feb 23 - Mar 1) . After the week ends, the self-assessment is no longer available for free. You can continue your prep with USMLE-Rx tools.

Q: How can I maximize my exam results after SAE Week?

Buying your subscription to Rx360+ is the best way to get the most out of the feedback you receive from your self-assessment exam. With Rx360+, you will be able to organize your study plan based on the areas that need improvement based on your exam results.

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Free access is available only from Feb 23 - Mar 4

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1. Register free

Create your free account now to unlock access during Self-Assessment Week (Feb 23 – Mar 4).

2. Take the self-assessment

Complete 4 timed blocks of 40 board-style questions (160 total). Plan ~4 hours.

3. Review your results

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About USMLE-Rx Self-Assessment

USMLE-Rx Self-Assessments empower you to make the most out of your study time with materials that reflect both the structure and content of the USMLE Step 1. Our Self-Assessments consist of 4 exclusive timed blocks of 40 multiple-choice, board-style questions, separate from the Qmax question bank. Each question has a high-yield explanation so you understand how to reach the correct answer on test day.

Self-Assessment Week is open to those with a free or paid account.

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USMLE-Rx Self-Assessment Week Timeline

February 23

February 23 - Mar 1

March 4

Self-Assessment 1 becomes available to all free and paid accounts. It can be found under Qmax Questions. We'll also notify you with a can't-miss email!

Set aside time for the Step 1 Self-Assessment (roughly 4 hours). Remember, the test takes a while, so don’t delay!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who’s eligible?

This free Step 1 Self-Assessment is designed for medical students preparing for USMLE® Step 1, including U.S. MD/DO students and international medical students/graduates (IMGs).

Can I pause between blocks?

Where do I access it?

What device is best?

When do I get results?

Once I take the exam, how long do I have access to my results?

Is it free? What changes after the week ends?

How can I maximize my exam results after SAE Week?

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