Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination

Full Name:

Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination

Acronym / Abbreviation:

COMLEX

Purpose / Type:

Physician_Certification

Description:

In order to more accurately measure the knowledge required by today's physicians, the NBOME initiated the three-level Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) to replace the former three-part NBOME examination series. The COMLEX is a three part exam. Each exam is administered over a two day period, and employs an osteopathic primary care approach to patient care fully integrated throughout the examination.

Website:

http://www.nbome.org/

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