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Our Environmental Commitment
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Medly selected for the UK government's AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme
We've been chosen to help research, co-design and test safe AI tutoring tools for schools in England.
How well does AI grade real student answers?
We tested AI models against 30,000+ examiner-graded student answers, handwriting included, and we're open sourcing the dataset.
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Is 60% a pass on USMLE Step 1? Passing score and pass rates explained
Understand the 196 passing standard, pass rates for US MD, DO and international students, NBME readiness checks and retake rules.
USMLE Step 1 2026 format changes: 14 blocks and 30-minute pacing
Understand what changed on May 14, 2026, plan break time across 14 blocks and set up timed practice that matches test day.
USMLE Step 1 study plan 2026: 6-week and 12-week schedules with a free calendar
Choose a schedule by your baseline, time your NBME practice tests, and pace the 14 blocks of 20 questions used since May 14, 2026.
USMLE Step 1 tips for 2026: how to pass the pass/fail exam
Learn the passing standard, study with question banks and Anki, pace 20-question blocks and plan your breaks for test day.
Does Medly actually raise grades?
An independent randomised controlled trial across 644 GCSE science students. What it found, and what we're testing next.
Medly Footprint · Q2 2026 Update
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