This guide walks through the core features of the Blueprint Medical School Exams mobile app. In-app features available will depend on the product purchased.
App Availability
Available for both iOS and Android.
Available in the US only.
Accessing the App on iOS
On your Apple iOS device, head to the app store and search for the appropriate app:
Accessing the App on Android
On your Android device, head to the app store and search for the appropriate app:
Once you have downloaded the app, use your existing credentials to login, then create and review practice sets with ease from anywhere!
QBank: Creating a Practice Set
Tap Create Practice Set
Choose your QBank
Narrow by specialty: (e.g Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine)
Name your practice set
Select question status (New, Unused, etc.)
Select the category and filter(s)
Choose your mode:
Exam Mode – simulates the timed exam experience
Tutor Mode – see explanations and answers as you go
Set your number of questions
Select the Practice Set to begin.
If recommendations are enabled on your account, recommended questions will be marked with purple stars.
While Answering Questions
While answering questions, you have several tools available:
Lab Values — accessible from within the question screen; scroll through all categories.
Font Size — adjust between small, large, and extra large.
Flag — flag a question to revisit later.
Strikethrough — eliminate an answer choice.
Highlight / Underline / Markup — press and hold to select text, then choose a markup style. Markups sync between mobile and web.
Copy Text — copy question or answer text.
Question Navigator — jump between questions in the set from the side panel.
Pause / Stop — pause returns you to the home screen; stop completes the practice set.
After You Answer
Incorrect selections are highlighted.
A full answer explanation is provided, along with why the other answer choices are incorrect.
Explanations may include images — tap to enlarge, or pinch-to-zoom on mobile.
One step further - Bonus question to reinforce knowledge
Utilize rapid Review of the main takeaways of the question
References
Use Ask an Expert to ask a subject matter expert a clarifying question or flag an issue with the content.
Refer to Peer Comparison to see how other test-takers answered (e.g., "72% of people chose B")
Reviewing Your Results
After completing a set, tap Review Score Report to see your score and review each question
Compare your answers to how your peers performed
View test metadata, including the original test date
Studying Offline
You can download any practice set to complete it without an internet connection. If you start a set and go offline partway through, you can download it, continue working, and your progress will sync back to the web once you're reconnected.
For additional score reporting details, visit the web platform.
Exams Tab
The Exams tab shows any exams assigned to you.
Exams have a limited number of attempts (10)
Timing settings may vary by exam.
App Troubleshooting
If you're experiencing technical issues with the mobile app, try the following troubleshooting steps:
Update the app to the latest available version from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Delete the app from your device.
Clear your mobile browser's cache (Safari on iPhone or your default browser on Android).
Reinstall the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Sign in again and check whether the issue has been resolved.
If you're still experiencing issues after completing these steps, please contact our Support team for further assistance.