Board Buddy: USMLE Step 1 Prep
Pass Step 1 While Having Fun!
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Master USMLE Step 1 with active recall, medical games, and 3,000+ practice questions. A smarter alternative to flashcards and Qbanks.
Master the USMLE Step 1 with active recall, practice questions, and interactive medical games.
Board Buddy is built for medical students who want more than passive reading. Replace flashcards and traditional Qbanks with a dynamic system designed to help you retain high-yield concepts and perform on exam day.
Whether you're reviewing First Aid, preparing for NBME exams, or looking for a smarter alternative to UWorld-style practice, Board Buddy helps you learn faster and remember longer.
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FREE CONTENT:
• USMLE Bingo – Rapid-fire concept review
• Pathoma 1–3 – High-yield foundational pathology
• HY Risk Factors – Must-know associations
• Bugs & Drugs – Microbiology and pharmacology essentials
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PREMIUM FEATURES (IvyMed Pro):
Unlock full access to:
• 20+ interactive medical games
• 3,000+ USMLE-style practice questions
• AI-powered explanations and tutoring
• Interactive 3D anatomy across 6 organ systems
• ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition
• Heart sounds and auscultation training
• Pathology image recognition (buzzword-based learning)
• Biostatistics mastery (2x2 tables, sensitivity/specificity, study design)
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HIGH-YIELD LEARNING SYSTEMS:
• HY Arrows – Master classic physiology relationships
• Diagnosis Detective – Clinical reasoning with real cases
• Biostats Battle – Visual learning for complex statistics
• Clinical ECGs – Identify life-threatening rhythms
• Picture Quiz – Train pattern recognition for exams
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WHY BOARD BUDDY?
• Designed specifically for USMLE Step 1
• Focuses on active recall and spaced repetition
• Combines Qbank-style practice with game-based learning
• Built to improve retention, not just exposure
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Subscription required for premium features. Plans include monthly, 6-month, and yearly options.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://ivymed.net/terms
Privacy Policy: https://ivymed.net/privacy
• 10 New Step 1 Games (more to come)
• Improved performance and bug fixes
• Expanded question bank and explanations
• Enhanced AI tutor responses
• UI improvements for smoother gameplay
The developer, Blake Young, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Financial Info
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Blake Young
- Size
- 80.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Medical Treatment information
Infrequent
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly $29.99
- 6-Month $149.99
- Yearly $199.99
- Monthly Plan (Promo) $29.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 IvyTutoring
