756 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (61%).
r/usmle Traffic & Engagement r/usmle Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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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 | 343 (45.4%) | 3 |
| Question | 165 (21.8%) | 2 |
| Resources | 103 (13.6%) | 1 |
| Am I Ready? | 33 (4.4%) | 2 |
| Exam Experience | 27 (3.6%) | 8 |
| Residency Match | 25 (3.3%) | 2 |
| 💊 Research | 23 (3.0%) | 3 |
| Venting | 16 (2.1%) | 3 |
| 🏥 Clinical | 9 (1.2%) | 2 |
| Results? | 8 (1.1%) | 3 |
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 | 258 (34.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| usmle | 101 (13.4%) | 4 | 4 |
| advice | 53 (7.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 51 (6.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| study | 44 (5.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| uworld | 42 (5.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 42 (5.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| nbme | 39 (5.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| partner | 37 (4.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 36 (4.8%) | 2 | 3 |
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.
Allhumdullila passed
The trap the USMLE sets that nobody talks about
Scored 272 on USMLE Step 2 with 5 months of preparation.
How the 2026 NRMP data changes the research conversation
From 237 on NBME 9 to 269 on the real deal!
Weak Steps
I Passed Step 1 This Is What Worked For Me
Passed Step 1 but now...
Temporary usmle suspension
Step-1 PASS 🎉🎉
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allhumdullila passed | 117 | 57 | text | Aug 29 |
| The trap the USMLE sets that nobody talks about | 87 | 2 | text | Aug 12 |
| Scored 272 on USMLE Step 2 with 5 months of preparation. | 57 | 14 | text | Aug 2 |
| How the 2026 NRMP data changes the research conversation | 49 | 32 | image | Aug 11 |
| From 237 on NBME 9 to 269 on the real deal! | 45 | 26 | text | Aug 11 |
| Weak Steps | 39 | 23 | text | Aug 15 |
| I Passed Step 1 This Is What Worked For Me | 35 | 11 | text | Aug 4 |
| Passed Step 1 but now... | 35 | 12 | text | Aug 25 |
| Temporary usmle suspension | 33 | 78 | image | Aug 27 |
| Step-1 PASS 🎉🎉 | 31 | 16 | text | Aug 5 |
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 Saturdays around 6 AM 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 24 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 (61%)