Sign up by April 21
The self-assessment is free to take only if you sign up by April 21, 2024, 23:59 PDT (value $60). Complete 4 question blocks between April 22-28 to receive a 3-digit score & performance report.
Test yourself with 160 questions in the NBME®'s timed format and interface.
Get a 3-digit score and performance breakdown with your strongest and weakest knowledge areas.
Receive personalized study recommendations for high-yield reviews based on your performance.
In addition to building your exam-day stamina and getting a 3-digit score report, the AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment gives you a list of high-yield topics based on your specific knowledge weaknesses.
The topic recommendations include personalized articles and Qbank sessions that are weighted by what is most relevant in your Step 2 exam, so you can focus on the topics that are going to increase your passing probability the most.
“AMBOSS’ self- assessment was a great transition from passive step studying through classes to focused dedicated study period. This exam gives you a taste of test day and a baseline of where you are going into dedicated...It's really hard to find good questions with good answer explanations, but this self-assessment has them!”
Aaishwariya G., class of 2023
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
“…[W]hen it came to Step 1 prep, the self-assessment was the perfect first step in getting ready for dedicated studying; not only were questions well made and the test at the perfect time to give me a "baseline" of where I was at knowledge-wise, but also, the in-depth explanations (linked to the AMBOSS library) provided an unparalleled review depth and integration after receiving the score report.”
Samuel C.,
MD-PhD Graduate Trainee (GS-3)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
“AMBOSS was really a one-stop shop for my [Step 1] study...I took the Self-Assessment in Feb (that AMBOSS provides to everyone for free!), and had a good idea of where I stood preparation-wise months before the actual exam. It was so helpful to know what I needed to work more on that much in advance, so that I could really pinpoint where I wanted to spend my time and tailor my schedule.”
Sandy S., class of 2023
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Medicine
Read up on the explanations behind each question you encountered in your completed blocks.
Break down your Step 2 strengths and weaknesses with a detailed self-assessment performance analysis.
Manage your remaining prep with detailed study recommendations based on your personal needs.
By April 21
Reserve your spot by April 21 and get your classmates to join the big event.
On April 22
You can start the self-assessment! You've got 7 full days to finish. You'll receive your score report once you finish all 4 blocks.
By April 28
Last day to complete the self-assessment and get your score report and personalized study recommendations.
By May 1
You've got until today to explore AMBOSS and address your knowledge gaps with the articles and Qbank sessions recommended for you.
The AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment is a simulation of the USMLE® Step 2 exam. It consists of four question blocks with 40 questions each and is presented in the NBME®’s official timed format. You can take the self-assessment exam from April 22-28, 2024. You’ll have unlimited free access to AMBOSS during this week, and until May 1 at 16:00 PDT, so you can review your score report.
You can sign up for the AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment on this page until April 21 at 23:59 PDT. You will receive an email from us once the self-assessment is live.
The AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment week begins on April 22 at 00:01 am PDT (check your time zone here). You will receive an email on that day that will prompt you to begin the exam. We’ll also make it available in your AMBOSS account, making sure you don’t miss out!
The Step 2 Self-Assessment ends on April 28 at 23:59 PDT.
Our self-assessment is free to take and only available from April 22-28, 2024. If you sign up, you’ll have unlimited free access to AMBOSS throughout the stated week and until May 1 at 16:00 PDT so you can review your score report. Our self-assessment is not available to purchase. However, you’re welcome to sign up for it at this link and take it during the stated week.
Yes, you’ll need an AMBOSS account to access the self-assessment. If you don’t have an AMBOSS account yet, create yours for free here. It only takes a few minutes to verify your email address and complete your profile.
You will receive an email from us on April 22 with a link to access and begin the self-assessment. It will also be available in your AMBOSS account. Please just make sure you sign up before then on this page!
Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to take the self-assessment before April 22 or after April 28. The AMBOSS self-assessment is designed as a community-based event that is available for a limited time only.
Yes, our self-assessment reflects the relative distribution of topics on the actual USMLE® exam. Following the NBME® announcement that communication and interpersonal skills questions would now feature more prominently on the exam, the Step 2 Self-Assessment will reflect that.
You will have 60 minutes to complete each question block, so make sure to give yourself enough time to complete one before you sit down to take it. If you need to pause the exam for some reason, you are welcome to do so. That said, we recommend you complete the entire block in one sitting so that you are able to most effectively simulate the actual Step 2 exam! While we recommend answering all four blocks together, you can complete them individually at any time during the stated week.
You can, but you don’t have to. You can split the self-assessment up into chunks and take each block at any point throughout the week. That said, we recommend that you complete the exam in one sitting, since this is the best way to simulate the actual exam and build your stamina.
The self-assessment exam is made up of four blocks, each including 40 questions. After answering all 40 questions in a block, you will have the option to review the completed block’s correct answers and explanations or to continue with the rest of the exam. You have unlimited AMBOSS access until May 1 at 16:00 PDT to review your self-assessment answers and practice with further Step 2 questions tailored to your performance.
Yes, you’ll be able to access and review your completed self-assessment question blocks until May 1 at 16:00 PDT. As soon as you finish all four blocks, you will receive your 3-digit score and study recommendations. You won’t be able to change any of your answers, but you can review your recommended articles and start a Qbank session based on those or your relative strengths & weaknesses until the deadline stated above. If you have an AMBOSS membership with Qbank access, you can continue to review the self-assessment after the deadline.
The self-assessment is not available on the mobile apps. While it is possible to take it on the web browser of your mobile device, we strongly recommend taking it on your desktop.
The questions were previously in our Qbank as dedicated Step 2 questions, however, we removed them from the Qbank over a year ago to ensure that students who take our self-assessment will be able to test themselves with fresh questions.
Most of the questions are the same as the 2023 self-assessment. This is to make sure that you are getting the most accurate prediction possible and because we are confident that these are the most representative questions of what you will see in the actual exam.
Yes, there will be future self-assessments! You can sign up to receive communication about future assessments at this link.
You must complete all four blocks of the self-assessment by April 28 at 11:59 PM PDT to receive your score report. You will get the report immediately after completing the four blocks on the AMBOSS platform.
The self-assessment is based on the 3-digit scoring format and will help you feel confident in facing (and conquering) Step 2. The topic distribution mimics the latest Step 2 content and exam regulations.
Yes! The results of this year’s self-assessment will be in the same format as the NBME®’s 3-digit score report, so you’ll find out exactly what you need to do to get your desired Step 2 score.
The AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment scores are calculated using the performance of self-assessment-takers that are within weeks of their actual USMLE Step 2 exam date as a calibration reference. The calibration is performed using the official USMLE Step 2 score distribution, and our questions are tested and have been scrutinized by students in prior years.
Yes, you will receive a 3-digit score! The score is a jumping-off point so you can gauge your progress and see what you need score high on Step 2.
After the self-assessment week has finished, the completed self-assessment and score report will be available for you to review until May 1, 2024 at 16:00 PDT.