DO COMLEX-USA Board Examination

Question 1

Which organization administers the COMLEX-USA examination series?

Accepted Answer

NBOME

Answer

USMLE

Answer

NBME

Answer

ACGME

Question 2

COMLEX-USA Level 1 primarily tests which domain?

Accepted Answer

Basic biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles applied to clinical contexts

Answer

Clinical procedural skills

Answer

Patient communication skills

Answer

Specialty-specific clinical knowledge

Question 3

What minimum score is required to pass COMLEX-USA Level 1?

Accepted Answer

400

Answer

350

Answer

450

Answer

500

Question 4

DO graduates who pass COMLEX-USA can apply to which residency programs in the current single accreditation system?

Accepted Answer

Both AOA and ACGME-accredited programs

Answer

Only AOA-accredited programs

Answer

Only ACGME-accredited programs

Answer

Neither; additional fellowship training is required first

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'Two Dimensions' framework of COMLEX-USA?

Accepted Answer

Osteopathic principles/OMM dimension and clinical presentation dimension

Answer

Basic science and clinical science

Answer

Written and practical examination components

Answer

Level 1 and Level 2 examinations

Question 6

COMLEX Level 3 is typically taken during which stage of a physician's training?

Accepted Answer

PGY-1 of residency

Answer

Fourth year of DO school (MS4)

Answer

PGY-2 of residency

Answer

After completing residency