Written by Dr. Roupen Odabashian MD, FRCPC
Hematologist-Oncologist | Founder, MeDucation AI | Updated October 2026
The verdict: yes, HemeOncQuestions (HOQ) is still the volume leader in heme/onc board prep, and the reputation is earned honestly — one author, writing from real clinical practice, has built and maintained a large bank of questions since 2014[1], and fellows who've used it generally agree it's a solid, inexpensive core resource[2][3]. If you want a high-volume, low-cost heme/onc bank on the market, HOQ is still an obvious first purchase. Where it falls short is the technology wrapped around those questions — the mobile apps have a long history of login, save, and display bugs[4][5] — and the fact that one author writing all the questions means you're getting one voice's blind spots along with one voice's expertise. Whether you need a second bank next to it depends on what you're optimizing for.
Conflict of interest, up front: I'm a practicing hematologist-oncologist and I founded MeDucation AI, which sells a physician-written heme/onc question bank among other study tools. I use HOQ as a serious reference point in this review because fellows ask about it constantly, and I'm not going to pretend it isn't the market's default. I'll tell you honestly where it's strong and where I think another resource earns its place.
If you're here because you searched "HOQ login" and just need to get into your account: HOQ is accessed directly at hemeoncquestions.com, where there's a Log In link in the top navigation next to Sign Up[1]. If you're having a payment or access issue, the site's own contact page lists hemeoncquestion@gmail.com for technical support and billing, with a stated response time of one business day[6]. Now, onto the topic at hand.
HOQ at a glance: 2026 snapshot
Here's what's actually published on hemeoncquestions.com and its app store listings, checked on the dates noted below.
Feature | HOQ, as published |
|---|---|
Question count | 2,600+ questions covering benign hematology, malignant hematology, and solid tumors[1] |
Price, individual | 6 months: $65.00; 1 year: $90.00; 2 years: $105.00; 3 years: $125.00; 6-month renewal: $30.00[6] |
Group pricing | 15% off for groups of 5 or more[6] |
Explanation style | Detailed answer with explanation and supporting references for each question, deliberately kept succinct for rapid review[1] |
Images | A separate 30-question Image Bank is included[1] |
Timed / exam mode | 60-question practice test mixing Oncology and Hematology topics[1] |
Mobile app | Available on iOS and Android, included with subscription[1] |
Last stated update | "All Topics have been edited and updated recently" as of 11/08/2024 per the site's contact page[6] |
Users since launch | Over 14,000 hematologists/oncologists signed up since the site launched in 2014, per the site itself[1] |
CME | Not stated on the pages reviewed — check the vendor's site directly if CME credit matters to you |
What does HOQ do better than any other heme/onc bank?
HOQ wins on volume, price, and the credibility of a single practicing author. The site states that all 2,600+ questions were "personally written" by its author, who sees every type of hematologic/oncologic condition in private practice, staffs the fellows' clinic at Johns Hopkins, and lectures at both the Johns Hopkins and MD Anderson board review courses[1]. That's a genuinely strong credentialing story for a solo-authored bank, and it shows in how the content is positioned — the site explicitly frames the questions as "high-yield" and "succinct," aimed at rapid-fire review rather than exhaustive teaching points[1].
Scale also matters here in a way it doesn't for a smaller bank: with 2,600+ questions written across a decade of continuous practice[1], you simply will not run out of material during a fellowship, and the author states the content is reviewed "every few months" against NCCN guidelines and UpToDate[1].
HOQ vs MeducationAI:
Where HOQ and MeDucation genuinely differ beyond the question bank itself is the layer around it. MeDucation's Notebook turns your own notes into auto-regenerating mind maps and FSRS spaced-repetition flashcards, and the Learning Hub can turn any uploaded guideline or lecture PDF into a board-style quiz and a set of flashcards from that same material — tools that exist independent of how many raw questions are in the bank. If what you need is sheer volume on a tight budget, buy HOQ. If you want explanations built for teaching and tools that connect your study material across formats, that's where MeDucation's hybrid model is built to help. Many fellows reasonably end up with both. For a full side-by-side across more vendors, see our hematology-oncology question bank comparison.
HOQ vs ASCO-SEP: do you need both?
These aren't really competitors — HOQ positions itself as a companion to resources like ASCO-SEP, not a replacement. The site explicitly says it hopes its questions "will serve as an adjunct to other outstanding resources including ASH-SAP, ASCO-SEP, ASCO Question Bank, the MD Anderson, and George Washington Board Review Course and the NCCN guidelines"[1]. That's a notable admission from the vendor itself: HOQ is built as a high-volume practice layer, not a standalone curriculum. If your program already provides ASCO-SEP or ASH-SAP as core reading, HOQ's role is to turn that content into rapid-fire recall practice, not to teach it from scratch given how succinct its explanations are designed to be[1]. We've reviewed ASCO-SEP and ASH-SAP separately if you want the full picture on those two specifically.
Frequently asked questions
Is HOQ still the most-used heme/onc question bank in 2026?
The vendor's own numbers suggest very wide reach: the site states over 14,000 hematologists/oncologists have signed up since the 2014 launch[1], and a Student Doctor Network poster described it as "definitely king" among the banks they'd tried[2]. There's no independently audited market-share data available, so take vendor-reported signup totals as directional rather than definitive.
How much does HOQ cost in 2026?
Individual pricing listed on the site is $65.00 for six months, $90.00 for one year, $105.00 for two years, and $125.00 for three years, with a $30.00 renewal for an additional six months[6]. Group subscriptions of five or more get a 15% discount[6].
Is HOQ enough on its own, or do I need a second resource?
The vendor itself frames HOQ as an adjunct to resources like ASCO-SEP, ASH-SAP, and the NCCN guidelines, not a replacement for them[1]. Whether you need a second question bank on top of it depends on whether you want more teaching-depth explanations than HOQ's intentionally succinct format provides[1].
Who actually writes HOQ's questions?
According to the site, all 2,600+ questions were personally written by the site's founder, a practicing hematologist-oncologist who also staffs the fellows' clinic at Johns Hopkins and lectures at Johns Hopkins and MD Anderson board review courses[1].
