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Reach your USMLE summit, one question at a time.

Climb the Boards turns exam prep into a guided ascent: exam-style clinical vignettes, clear explanations, and mastery tracking across the core basic-science subjects.

Free 50-question practice test. No commitment — just practice.

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Five core subjects, one climb

Every question is a full clinical vignette written in the style of the real exam.

  • Anatomy

    Structures, landmarks and the clinical correlates that tie them together.

  • Pharmacology

    Mechanisms, side effects and the interactions boards love to test.

  • Pathology

    Disease processes from cell injury to classic histology findings.

  • Microbiology

    Bugs, drugs and the presentations that give each one away.

  • Physiology

    How every organ system works — and what happens when it doesn’t.

How the climb works

  1. Set up base camp

    Create a free account in under a minute and unlock your 50-question practice test.

  2. Practice the climb

    Work through exam-style vignettes and read a clear explanation once you nail each one.

  3. Track your ascent

    Watch your mastery ring fill, build answer streaks, and see exactly what still needs work.

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Climb the Boards — Free USMLE practice test