NBOME & COMLEX-USA Update for Residency Program Directors

Program directors are faced with increasing numbers of applicants and challenges in determining applicants with the best fit. The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) advocates for holistic processes for residency applications and cautions against the sole use or overuse of licensure examinations in the residency application process.

However, to assist program directors and other stakeholders with understanding Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) and its scores, the NBOME has provided a number of resources, accessible on the NBOME website and via an iPhone App.

This presentation describes the COMLEX-USA examination, focusing on resources for program directors and coordinators in interpreting COMLEX-USA scores. In addition, the presentation highlights further changes to the COMLEX-USA Level 3 examination, taken by residents and required for licensure, including attestation by program directors that residents are in good standing, and resources to help osteopathic residents prepare for this examination.

Finally, a new Core Osteopathic Recognition Readiness Examination (CORRE) readiness assessment being developed for use with allopathic applicants for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited programs with Osteopathic Recognition (OR) is described. 

View the webinar.