Published by UWorld, LLC on Dec 19, 2024

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About Boards (ABIM & ABFM)

1. They are designed to be challenging so you will be fully prepared on exam day. • Continuous updates which ensures the most medically accurate questions and answers. • Evidence-based answer explanation designed to be easy to remember. • Detailed answer rationales for every answer choice so you can master the concepts that will be tested on the board exam. • Clinical images of actual cases and tables summarizing high-yield information. • In-depth statistics of your performance so you know your progress relative to your peers.

2. UWorld is the leader in online medical question banks (Qbank) with over 90% of medical students and residents using UWorld question banks to pass their exams.

3. This app REQUIRES an active UWorld ABIM or ABFM Qbank subscription to access the materials.

4. UWorld’s questions are created by practicing physicians that understand the real world of medicine.

5. Review with a name you trust!

6. Whether you are taking the boards for the first time or recertifying (maintenance of certification), UWorld's question banks are a powerful tool to help you pass the Internal Medicine (ABIM) & Family Medicine (ABFM) certification exams.

Boards (ABIM & ABFM) Customer Insights

1. Challenging questions to improve fund of knowledge with nice summary tables.Crashes a lot while solving questions or it keeps showing "to resume" messege while I am solving questions.Wish the app would give the same amount of statistics as the website but overall very goodVery good learning and test materialsThe application is crashed when I read flashcards.

2. The lab resources should have a search feature to make scrolling easier.My wallet weeps in sorrow as hundreds of dollars vanish into thin air.

3. When you search for boards u world it brings up usmle u world first.

4. If I leave a test mid way, and try to resume, it does not remember my previous answer.

5. Uworld told me I have to close out the app a certain way each time to prevent this.

6. It also always starts on the first question, rather than the question I had last attempted.

7. I have to repeatedly uninstall and redownload the app because it starts showing error messages.

8. If I fail the ABIM then i'm changing it to 1 star.The app keeps crashingEasy to use.

9. Wastes time.The phone app needs some upgrades.

10. That means i have to sign back in every time.

11. However, I know it's worth it, Uworld hasnt failed me.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix Boards (ABIM & ABFM) Issues

1. Fix Boards (ABIM & ABFM) Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart Boards (ABIM & ABFM): Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the Boards (ABIM & ABFM) App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "Boards (ABIM & ABFM)" » Open Boards (ABIM & ABFM) » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for Boards (ABIM & ABFM) » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear Boards (ABIM & ABFM) app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from Boards (ABIM & ABFM) servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "Boards (ABIM & ABFM)" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check Boards (ABIM & ABFM) app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, Boards (ABIM & ABFM) might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall Boards (ABIM & ABFM). If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall Boards (ABIM & ABFM) then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing Boards (ABIM & ABFM) not working


2. Fix Boards (ABIM & ABFM) Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make Boards (ABIM & ABFM) be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to Boards (ABIM & ABFM) not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, Boards (ABIM & ABFM) may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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