Special Purpose Examination (SPEX)
The SPEX is a computerized multiple-choice examination administered by the FSMB that assesses the current medical knowledge of physicians seeking re-licensure or license reinstatement. It evaluates competency in general, undifferentiated medical practice across disease categories and physician tasks organized by general principles and organ systems.
30
Questions
45 min
Time Limit
75%
To Pass
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Exam Rules
- You can skip questions and return to them later
- Flag questions for review before submitting
- No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
- Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
- 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
- Timer auto-submits when time runs out
- Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds