742 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 25 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (65%).
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 | 308 (41.6%) | 2 |
| Question | 171 (23.1%) | 2 |
| Resources | 133 (17.9%) | 4 |
| Am I Ready? | 42 (5.7%) | 3 |
| Exam Experience | 24 (3.2%) | 5 |
| Results? | 19 (2.6%) | 4 |
| 💊 Research | 11 (1.5%) | 2 |
| 🏥 Clinical | 9 (1.2%) | 4 |
| Meme | 9 (1.2%) | 15 |
| Residency Match | 5 (0.7%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 211 (28.4%) | 3 | 3 |
| usmle | 101 (13.6%) | 4 | 2 |
| study | 61 (8.2%) | 3 | 2 |
| need | 60 (8.1%) | 2 | 1 |
| nbme | 51 (6.9%) | 3 | 2 |
| help | 47 (6.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| exam | 44 (5.9%) | 3 | 2 |
| uworld | 42 (5.7%) | 3 | 4 |
| advice | 37 (5.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| partner | 36 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
r/usmle Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/usmle
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| apps.apple.com | 5 | 1 |
r/usmle Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/usmle
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
USMLE Nutrition 2026 Cheat Sheet
Carcinoid syndrome
Best Step 1 Pharmacology Study Guide - High Yield Drugs
Failed Step 1 (borderline) - second attempt plan using Medicospira instead of UWorld, input needed for prep plan - from India
USMLE Step 1 in real exam!
Finally done with step 2 🥺🇺🇸🔥
One liners for usmle step 2 from amboss and uworld
IMG targeting IM Match 2028. Looking forward to connect with other Match 2028 applicants for accountability, step 2 prep & USCE
12/6 june test taker
The Dreaded USMLE heart murmurs made simple
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USMLE Nutrition 2026 Cheat Sheet | 143 | 9 | text | Jun 6 |
| Carcinoid syndrome | 96 | 9 | image | Jun 14 |
| Best Step 1 Pharmacology Study Guide - High Yield Drugs | 53 | 14 | link | Jun 16 |
| Failed Step 1 (borderline) - second attempt plan using Medicospira instead of UWorld, input needed for prep plan - from India | 46 | 58 | image | Jun 7 |
| USMLE Step 1 in real exam! | 32 | 20 | text | Jun 27 |
| Finally done with step 2 🥺🇺🇸🔥 | 32 | 5 | text | Jun 24 |
| One liners for usmle step 2 from amboss and uworld | 27 | 48 | text | Jun 23 |
| IMG targeting IM Match 2028. Looking forward to connect with other Match 2028 applicants for accountability, step 2 prep & USCE | 25 | 63 | text | Jun 23 |
| 12/6 june test taker | 24 | 16 | text | Jun 14 |
| The Dreaded USMLE heart murmurs made simple | 22 | 1 | image | Jun 26 |
r/usmle Audience Overlap r/usmle Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Sundays 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 25 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 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/usmle get most?
On r/usmle, most posts are text posts (65%)