App Description

Tired of traditional rote memorization methods? Turn learning into a game with CrossWards, a clever new series of crossword-puzzle apps designed for students craving an interactive and entertaining form of review. The crossword puzzles cover the critical concepts and questions needed to ace rotations and the USMLE Step 1. Every puzzle is a wonderful memory aid that won’t put students to sleep as they learn. Imagine that -- a fun-yet-fundamental medical student review!

Combining highly relevant content with unmatched portability, this app lets you learn at your own pace, wherever life takes you. The CrossWards USMLE Step 1 app provides 44 engaging crossword puzzles organized across a series of medical topics, diseases, or body systems, often found on medical boards and the USMLE. Easily track your progress as you go and, if you get stymied, just click on the app’s magic wand for a clue.

By taking a fun and innovative approach to studying, CrossWards USMLE Step 1 offers medical students a new way to learn. Presenting key terms and concepts in a game format, the app provides a new avenue for exam preparation, giving busy students the knowledge they need to master the USMLE and medical boards and begin rewarding professional careers.

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iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • April 01, 2014 Initial release
  • February 24, 2016 Price decrease: $19.99 -> $9.99