1. The short version
We sometimes link to third-party USMLE prep products (e.g. UWorld, AMBOSS, Anki add-ons). When we do, the link may be an affiliate link — meaning we earn a small commission if you subscribe, at no extra cost to you.
We only recommend products we use ourselves or that our medical reviewers endorse. We never accept payment to recommend a product. Editorial integrity beats affiliate revenue.
2. FTC compliance
Per Federal Trade Commission guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose all material connections that could reasonably affect the credibility of our recommendations.
3. How we mark affiliate links
- Affiliate links are marked with a small affiliate badge near the link.
- Blog posts containing affiliate links include a notice at the top.
- Comparison tables note clearly when a competing product is also an affiliate partner.
4. Our editorial principles
- No pay-for-placement. Reviews and rankings are never influenced by commission rates.
- Editorial veto. Any product we mention must pass our internal editorial review before inclusion.
- Cons listed. We list weaknesses of products we recommend, including those we earn commissions from.
- No exclusivity deals. We are not obligated to recommend any single brand.
5. Current affiliate partners
We update this list periodically. Currently active programs (or in negotiation):
- UWorld (USMLE Q-bank)
- AMBOSS (medical education library)
- Anki add-on bundles (third-party marketplaces)
- Selected Step prep books via Amazon Associates
We are not affiliated with NBME, USMLE-Rx, Kaplan Medical, or USMLE Boards. We never receive commissions from score-prediction competitors.
6. Sponsored content
We do not currently accept sponsored posts or paid reviews. If we ever do, the post will be clearly labeled SPONSORED at the top and disclosed before any other content.
7. Questions?
Email [email protected] or visit our contact page. We are happy to confirm whether a specific link is an affiliate link.