818 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 26 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (62%).
r/usmle Traffic & Engagement r/usmle Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/usmle Most Active Times When r/usmle Is Most Active
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r/usmle Flair Performance r/usmle Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 332 (40.6%) | 4 |
| Question | 190 (23.3%) | 3 |
| Resources | 140 (17.1%) | 2 |
| Exam Experience | 45 (5.5%) | 5 |
| Am I Ready? | 25 (3.1%) | 3 |
| Results? | 24 (2.9%) | 10 |
| 💊 Research | 18 (2.2%) | 2 |
| Venting | 14 (1.7%) | 4 |
| Residency Match | 12 (1.5%) | 3 |
| 🏥 Clinical | 8 (1.0%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/usmle Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/usmle
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| step | 277 (33.9%) | 4 | 3 |
| usmle | 91 (11.1%) | 5 | 3 |
| nbme | 57 (7.0%) | 7 | 4 |
| uworld | 57 (7.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| advice | 52 (6.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 46 (5.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| study | 45 (5.5%) | 3 | 2 |
| help | 37 (4.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| exam | 36 (4.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| img | 34 (4.2%) | 8 | 4 |
r/usmle Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/usmle
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/usmle Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/usmle
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[NON-US IMG Step 2 CK] From 228 on UWSA1 to 268 on the real deal in 11 weeks
Scored 284- What really made the difference
I got my step 1 result, my nbme 33 (70%) and free120 (75%)score was pretty decent. Still i got this result is quite shocking.
Immunodeficiencies
Why mehlman had his facial surgery!!
USMLE step 1 experience (English version)
How is this possible ????
Is it worth it to pay for the recheck at this point?
USMLE Step 2 Experience
Passed! - Never touched 65 on an NBME. Failed micro in uni- No first aid
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [NON-US IMG Step 2 CK] From 228 on UWSA1 to 268 on the real deal in 11 weeks | 197 | 25 | image | Jul 22 |
| Scored 284- What really made the difference | 148 | 38 | text | Jul 20 |
| I got my step 1 result, my nbme 33 (70%) and free120 (75%)score was pretty decent. Still i got this result is quite shocking. | 103 | 125 | image | Jul 15 |
| Immunodeficiencies | 100 | 20 | image | Jul 29 |
| Why mehlman had his facial surgery!! | 99 | 67 | image | Jul 31 |
| USMLE step 1 experience (English version) | 81 | 22 | image | Jul 12 |
| How is this possible ???? | 74 | 91 | image | Jul 15 |
| Is it worth it to pay for the recheck at this point? | 58 | 54 | image | Jul 22 |
| USMLE Step 2 Experience | 56 | 33 | text | Jul 13 |
| Passed! - Never touched 65 on an NBME. Failed micro in uni- No first aid | 56 | 19 | image | Jul 17 |
r/usmle Audience Overlap r/usmle Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/usmle FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/usmle
What's the best time to post on r/usmle?
Based on posting volume, r/usmle is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/usmle?
r/usmle averages 26 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/usmle get?
Posts on r/usmle average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/usmle get most?
On r/usmle, most posts are text posts (62%)