What You'll Need Before You Start
- Your IMD Login Credentials
- The same question bank database downloaded on both devices (example: UWorld Step 1 QBank September 2025)
- Stable Internet access
Step 1: Generate a Backup Code on Your Main Device
Use the device that already has your progress (your "main device").
- Open the iMD app
- Go to your Question Banks / Databases
- Open the same QBank you want to sync.
Example: UWorld Step 1 QBank September 2025 - Scroll down inside that QBank
- Tap Backup
- Tap Generate Backup Code
- iMD will show a backup code.
- Copy and save the backup code
Tip: Paste it into a notes app temporarily or send it to yourself securely.
✅ At this point, your progress for that specific QBank is now packaged into a backup code.
Step 2: Restore Your Data on Your Other Device
Now switch to your second device (phone/tablet/another platform).
- Install the iMD app and log in with the same account
- Download the same database / QBank
Example: Download UWorld Step 1 QBank September 2025 again - Open that QBank
- Scroll down
- Tap Restore
- Paste the backup code you copied from the main device
- Confirm to restore
✅ Your highlights, progress, and related QBank data should now appear on the second device.
Important Tips (Avoid Common Sync Mistakes)
- Restore only works if the database matches. If you generate a code from UWorld Step 1, you must restore into UWorld Step 1 (not Step 2/3).
- Also make sure the MONTH AND THE YEAR of the QBank Match in both devices
- Keep the backup code private. It represents your personal study data.
- If you use multiple QBanks, repeat the same process one QBank at a time.
Troubleshooting: Backup/Restore Not Working?
Here are quick fixes for the most common issues:
FAQ
If you study on more than one device, the Backup + Restore (backup code) workflow is the simplest way to keep your iMD QBank progress consistent—especially for things like highlighted MCQs and unsolved questions.