COMLEX-USA-- Level 1

Test Overview

The COMLEX-USA program is designed to assess the osteopathic medical knowledge considered essential for osteopathic generalist physicians to practice medicine without supervision. It is created by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. COMLEX Level 1 represents the basic science examination component of the licensing process of osteopathic medicine. COMLEX Levels 2 and 3 deal with the clinical aspects of diagnosis and management, respectively.

COMLEX Level 1 examination items are designed to test the application of basic science principles to clinical situations covering the following disciplines: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Osteopathic Principles, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Behavioral Science.

With the computer-based test, examinees have 8 hours to complete 8 blocks of 50 questions each, for a total of 400 questions. Breaks will be offered at various times during the day. The question format includes one-best-answer, matching type, and case clusters. For more information on the new computer test changes, visit the NBOME website at www.nbome.org.

Some osteopathic students take the USMLE Step 1 in addition to the COMLEX Level 1. The following summarizes the similarities and differences between these exams:

Similarities between COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1

Both examinations lean toward clinical applications of basic medical science concepts stressing the understanding of underlying functions and mechanisms.
Both exams use similarly styled clinical vignettes with short answer questions.
Both exams have no subject specific sections; the questions are distributed randomly.
Both exams are non-adaptive, computer-based tests.

Differences between COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1

COMLEX Level 1 includes questions based on the understanding of osteopathic principles and applications.
On COMLEX Level 1, some of the traditional clinical vignettes include osteopathic symptoms and answer choices.
COMLEX Level 1 includes case clusters. These are one-paragraph clinical scenarios followed by 2 to 3 independent questions. The questions will usually cover underlying disease mechanisms, diagnosis, and basic treatment.

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	COMLEX-USA-- Level 1 Test Overview The COMLEX-USA program is designed to assess the osteopathic medical knowledge considered essential for osteopathic generalist physicians to practice medicine without supervision. It is created by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. COMLEX Level 1 represents the basic science examination component of the licensing process of osteopathic medicine. COMLEX Levels 2 and 3 deal with the clinical aspects of diagnosis and management, respectively. COMLEX Level 1 examination items are designed to test the application of basic science principles to clinical situations covering the following disciplines: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Osteopathic Principles, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Behavioral Science. With the computer-based test, examinees have 8 hours to complete 8 blocks of 50 questions each, for a total of 400 questions. Breaks will be offered at various times during the day. The question format includes one-best-answer, matching type, and case clusters. For more information on the new computer test changes, visit the NBOME website at www.nbome.org. Some osteopathic students take the USMLE Step 1 in addition to the COMLEX Level 1. The following summarizes the similarities and differences between these exams: Similarities between COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 Both examinations lean toward clinical applications of basic medical science concepts stressing the understanding of underlying functions and mechanisms. Both exams use similarly styled clinical vignettes with short answer questions. Both exams have no subject specific sections; the questions are distributed randomly. Both exams are non-adaptive, computer-based tests. Differences between COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 COMLEX Level 1 includes questions based on the understanding of osteopathic principles and applications. On COMLEX Level 1, some of the traditional clinical vignettes include osteopathic symptoms and answer choices. COMLEX Level 1 includes case clusters. These are one-paragraph clinical scenarios followed by 2 to 3 independent questions. The questions will usually cover underlying disease mechanisms, diagnosis, and basic treatment.	COMMUNITY MED NEWS Measure Your Knowledge of Phobias Test your knowledge of some less common phobias by matching them to their proper definitions! ALERT Passing Standards for Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK Increased! The USMLE Step 2 Committee has decided to increase the passing standards of the Step 2 CS and Step 2 CK Exams. Learn more. Sign up for the USMLE Edge, Kaplan's free e-newsletter. Join the Kaplan Community and get more features. It's FREE!