How Much Does UWorld Cost for Step 2 CK? 2026 Price Guide
UWorld Step 2 CK pricing, as of October 2026: the QBank runs from $349 for 30 days to $749 for 730 days. QBank Plus, which adds Medical Videos, runs from $448 to $848 across the same lengths. The midlengths sit at $459 for 90 days and $519 for 180 days.
Disclosure: Diagnosica makes an AI clinical simulator, not a question bank, so we have a stake in study-tool decisions, and every UWorld price here comes from UWorld's own public page, checked on 27 October 2026.
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How much does UWorld cost for Step 2 CK?
UWorld Step 2 CK pricing ranges from $349 to $749 for the QBank and from $448 to $848 for QBank Plus as of October 2026. The 360-day QBank plan is labeled Most Popular at $579. Durations run from 30 to 730 days.
These are one-off purchases tied to an access length, not a monthly subscription.
Every option includes the full question bank, Shelf Exam Review, 2,500+ ReadyDecks flashcards, the Medical Library, and UAsk, with higher prompt limits on longer plans.
Longer durations add self-assessments, with a one-time reset and Study Planner starting at 180 days.
QBank Plus adds Medical Videos for a $99 premium at each length.
Individual QBank prices are $349 for 30 days, $459 for 90 days, $519 for 180 days, $579 for 360 days, and $749 for 730 days.
Full details and current pricing are on UWorld's Step 2 CK page.
Every UWorld Step 2 CK plan and price, October 2026
UWorld Step 2 CK pricing is sold by access length, with five options from 30 to 730 days. Each tier includes the full QBank, and longer plans add self-assessments, a one-time reset and Study Planner. The table lists QBank and QBank Plus prices and included features as of October 2026 so you can compare the 90 vs 180 day choice quickly.
Access length | QBank | QBank Plus | Self-assessments included | UAsk prompts | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 days | $349 | $448 | None | Up to 100 | None |
90 days | $459 | $558 | 1 | Up to 250 | None |
180 days | $519 | $618 | 2 | Up to 1,000 | One-time reset + Study Planner |
360 days | $579 | $678 | 3 | Up to 1,000 | One-time reset + Study Planner; Most Popular |
730 days | $749 | $848 | 3 | Up to 1,000 | One-time reset + Study Planner |
Prices as of 27 October 2026, from UWorld's Step 2 CK price list.
The base QBank jumps $110 from 30 to 90 days, then $60 more from 90 to 180, and another $60 from 180 to 360, arithmetic on the listed prices. The 730 day plan is a larger step to $749.
QBank Plus is a flat $99 more at every length, and the Medical Videos upgrade is listed as $99.
None of these plans lists spoken patient practice (as of October 2026), so if you want to practice a spoken history, that's a separate tool.
QBank vs QBank Plus: what the extra $99 buys
UWorld QBank Plus for Step 2 CK costs exactly $99 more than the standard QBank at every access length as of October 2026. The listed difference is Medical Videos, described as 500+ expert-narrated USMLE videos. The same video library also appears as a separate Upgrade for $99 option on the product page.
Who it suits, if you're a visual learner who wants narrated explanations alongside questions, or you like a video-first refresher to anchor weak systems while you keep running blocks.
Who can skip it, if you mainly want the question bank itself. You're already getting 4,250+ Step 2 and shelf questions, detailed explanations, ReadyDecks, and the self-assessment allotment tied to your access length. For many, that's where the gains come from.
One catch, UWorld says it can't upgrade an activated subscription retroactively, so it's cleanest to decide on videos at checkout. The same page also shows an Upgrade for $99 button, and from what we can tell the policy and UI don't fully align. Check before you buy.
What do self-assessments and UAsk add to the bill?
UWorld's Step 2 CK self-assessments are $50 per form for 14 days each, or $120 for a bundle of Forms 1 to 3, as of October 2026. The 30-day QBank includes none, 90-day includes 1, 180-day includes 2, and 360-day and 730-day include 3. Those inclusions matter more than they look.
If you buy the 30-day QBank at $349 and add the three-form bundle at $120, your total is $469. That's $10 more than the 90-day plan at $459, which already includes one self-assessment. Our arithmetic, not UWorld's.
UAsk, which UWorld describes as an AI study assistant trained on UWorld data, is capped by plan. You get up to 100 prompts on 30 days, 250 on 90 days, and 1,000 on 180 days and anything longer.
There's an optional Biostatistics Review at $25 for 90 days. Self-assessments are non-refundable, even if your QBank may qualify for a partial refund under UWorld's rules. If you're cross-shopping, here's what AMBOSS charges.
What happens when your UWorld access runs out?
UWorld's Step 2 CK activation and renewal rules as of October 2026 are simple but strict. They recommend activating within 180 days of purchase. Once activated, your subscription runs continuously and can't be paused or suspended. Renewal pricing only applies if you renew before your access expires, and renewals are effective from your current expiration date and cannot be deferred.
- 7 days $49
- 15 days $79
- 30 days $139
- 60 days $199
- 90 days $249
- 180 days $299
- 360 days $379
- Self-assessment form, 2-week renewal $30
Refunds exist for QBank subscriptions longer than 30 days, pro rated by days elapsed or questions used, whichever deducts more. There's a 10% processing fee with a $10 minimum, and you must request within 360 days of purchase. Self-assessments are non refundable. Source and fine print live on UWorld's renewal and refund FAQ.
Which UWorld subscription length fits your dedicated period?
Most Step 2 CK buyers choose between UWorld's 90-day QBank at $459 and 180-day QBank at $519 as of October 2026, a $60 gap. The 180-day plan adds a second self-assessment, a one-time reset, and the Study Planner, and raises the UAsk AI Study Assistant cap from 250 to 1,000 prompts.
1) Start your countdown from activation, not purchase. UWorld says subscriptions cannot be paused once activated, and recommends activation within 180 days of purchase, so set your start date carefully.
2) Planning to use Shelf Exam Review during clerkships, then roll into dedicated, a longer plan can cover both phases on one clock. See our MS3 clerkship guide.
3) Want a clean second pass through the bank, only the 180-day and longer plans include the one-time reset. The 90-day plan doesn't list a reset.
4) Expect you'll need a short top-up, renewals before expiry cost $139 for 30 days, with renewals effective from the current expiration date and not deferrable.
Schools and students differ on dedicated length, and we're not giving a number.
When UWorld is worth it, and what it leaves out
UWorld Step 2 CK gives you 4,250+ Step 2 and shelf exam questions as of October 2026, with visual explanations. It includes H&P-style questions that simulate reading a patient's chart, self-assessments, and 2,500+ ReadyDecks flashcards. The full question bank runs in the UWorld Medical app on iPhone and Android. Those are solid reasons to buy.
A spoken patient conversation is not listed on the Step 2 CK page as of October 2026. UWorld trains you to read and answer vignettes and H&P-style charts, not to take a history out loud or run a live interview.
Diagnosica is an AI clinical simulator for medical students and junior doctors: you take a history from an AI patient by voice or text, order labs and imaging, commit to a diagnosis and management plan, and get a competency scorecard. Each AI patient appears as a video avatar, it's free to start with no card, it runs on iPhone, Android and the web, learners use it outside the US too, it's not a question bank and doesn't replace one, and it has no physical exam practice.
If you want to compare, start with UWorld alternatives compared, this curated Step 2 CK AI shortlist, and a head-to-head in UWorld vs Neural Consult.
Common questions
Does UWorld have a free trial for Step 2 CK?
No, as of October 2026 UWorld does not offer a free trial or guest account for Step 2 CK. You can preview a demo with sample questions on the product page, but full access requires a paid subscription length, such as 30, 90, 180, 360, or 730 days.
Can you pause a UWorld subscription?
No, as of October 2026 once a UWorld Step 2 CK subscription is activated it cannot be paused or suspended for any reason. UWorld recommends activation within 180 days of purchase, and renewals start from the current expiration date and cannot be deferred, with listed options from 7 to 360 days.
Can you get a refund on UWorld?
Yes, as of October 2026 UWorld considers refunds for Step 2 CK QBank subscriptions longer than 30 days, pro rated by days elapsed or questions used, whichever deducts more, and charges a 10 percent processing fee with a $10 minimum. Requests must be made within 360 days, and self-assessments are non refundable.
Can you pay for UWorld Step 2 CK in installments?
No, as of October 2026 there is no installment plan listed for UWorld Step 2 CK. Accepted payments include credit or debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, or check and money order by mail. Affirm financing is mentioned only for UWorld's CPA Review, not Step 2 CK.
Is the 360-day UWorld plan worth $60 more than 180 days?
Often yes, as of October 2026 the 360 day plan is $579 versus $519 for 180 days, so $60 more for 180 extra days, and it adds a third self assessment worth $50 if bought alone. UWorld labels 360 days Most Popular. Worth it if you'll use it across clerkships and dedicated.
Bridge the gap UWorld covers questions and explanations; for the spoken side, Diagnosica lets you talk to a video AI patient, order labs and imaging, commit to a diagnosis and plan, and get a competency scorecard. Free to start, no card needed. Start a free case
