Top 12 Questions About Internal Medicine Qbanks & Exams

Researching the best internal medicine board review methods and exam details can be overwhelming. Rather than doing the time-intensive searching yourself, you’ll find the answers to common questions here. This post will help clarify what types of board review options exist, which one(s) are right for you, and what you need to know to prepare for the internal medicine ITE and ABIM Certification Exam. Is there a question you’d like to see here? Let us know and we’ll get the answer for you.

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All About Qbanks

Should I use a Qbank?

There are many ways to study for the exam, such as live courses, self-directed study, and Qbanks. You need to choose the option that’s best for you. We’re a Qbank company, so we (not surprisingly) think Qbanks are an excellent way to prepare for your test. The article How to Choose the Best Internal Medicine Board Review Qbank will help you answer these questions:

1. Do I need to use a Qbank?
2. What criteria should I use to make a decision?

Which IM Qbanks should I compare?

If you don’t have the time to read through the “How to Select a Qbank” article but know you’re interested in a Qbank, these are companies we suggest trying (listed in alphabetical order). Compare them by signing up for a free trial and see which one is right for you:

• Blueprint/Rosh Review
• BoardVitals
• MedStudy
• MKSAP
• NEJM Knowledge+/AMBOSS
• TrueLearn
• UWorld

How do I study for the ABIM Certification Exam or internal medicine ITE with a Qbank?

This detailed article about How to Boost your ABIM Certification Exam Score includes our favorite study tips. Spoiler alert: you should target your “unknown unknowns.” Here’s how you do that:

• Answer a question from a Qbank
• If you answer incorrectly, read the explanation
• Take notes about why the correct answer is correct, and make sure to take notes on anything in the explanation that you didn’t already know

If you do this for every question you answer incorrectly, and if you regularly review your notes and add information to topics as you do more questions, you’ll eventually determine your unknown unknowns. In return, you’ll uncover most of your blind spots that questions on the board exam can ask about. 

The “How to Boost Your Score” article also includes day-of tips like which grammatical mistakes to keep an eye out for to help you narrow down answer choices. Our goal is to help you succeed, so read as many of these tips as you can before exam day.

If you’re interested in using multiple Qbanks together, you can play to each one’s strengths to further boost your knowledge.

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Internal Medicine ITE

When is the 2025 internal medicine ITE (IM-ITE)?

While the 2025 dates are yet to be announced, the IM-ITE is typically around August or September.

How long is the IM-ITE?

The exam has 300 questions, 260 of which are scored and 40 of which are unscored. You have 9 hours to complete the exam (7 hours for the test itself, and 2 hours of scheduled breaks).

See the ACP website for more FAQs.

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ABIM Board Exam

When is the 2025 ABIM Certification Exam?

August 12, 14, 19, 26, and 27, 2025.

How many questions are on the ABIM board exam?

There are 240 total questions administered in 4 blocks of 60 questions each.

According to the ABIM website, you will have up to 2 hours to complete each block of questions.

When do ABIM results come out?

They are released within 3 months.

How long does ABIM certification last?

10 years.

What happens if I fail the ABIM board exam?

Life happens. Between practicing medicine, studying for the boards, and having a personal life, it’s possible that you might not pass the exam. We believe in you, which is why your Blueprint/Rosh Review subscription comes with a pass guarantee: your subscription is extended for free until you pass your exam. We’re here to stand with you throughout your career—not just sell you a product and move on.

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About Rosh Review

How do I get a discount to Rosh Review?

If you’re part of a group purchase or program purchase, you can receive a discount based on the number of people in your group or program. Active military personnel and attendees of certain conferences can also get a discount.

Are Qbanks worth the money?

Depends on who you ask! Some people do better with live courses, while some swear they wouldn’t have passed their exam without a Qbank and that the cost was reasonable and well worth it. Your best bet is to try a free trial and determine what’s right for you. And if you choose Rosh Review, we’ll be with you every step of your career.