Office of National Boards The Office of National Boards (ONB) helps students successfully prepare for the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) licensing examinations, which are required by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). Examination Series Board Prep Activities Class of 2027 Board Question? Bonanza Saddle up for an exciting Board Prep Challenge! Ride to 1,000,000 questions before June 9 — 483365 completed completed Quiz Bowl Competition Friday, Feb. 21, 5–8 p.m. in the Conference Center — Preliminary Rounds Saturday, March 8, 5–8 p.m. in the Conference Center — Championship Rounds Want to learn more? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions COMLEX Where do I find more information about COMLEX? Information about COMLEX is found on the . Does 91㽶Ƶ have policies and procedures regarding COMLEX exams? Yes. Institutional Policy: DO-14 outlines promotion of students as they relate to passage of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examinations (“COMLEX”). The Procedure for Institutional Policy DO:14 outlines the details for Institutional Policy DO:14. What happens if I do not pass COMLEX? After an unsuccessful attempt on COMLEX, students will meet with the ONB to review appropriate next steps based on the student’s individual circumstances. How many attempts on COMLEX do I get at 91㽶Ƶ? Students will be academically dismissed if they exceed two COMLEX failures on any one exam type (COMLEX Level 1 or COMLEX Level 2-CE) Where do most 91㽶Ƶ students take COMLEX? All students may take the exam at any approved The closest locations to 91㽶Ƶ include Charleston, WV, Roanoke, VA, and Lynchburg, VA. USMLE Can I take COMLEX Level 3 before graduation? 91㽶Ƶ follows the NBOME’s recommendation that graduates complete at least 6 months of residency prior to taking COMLEX Level 3. Thus, the registrar does not make student’s eligible to sit for the exam until after graduation from 91㽶Ƶ. USMLE Where do I find more information about USMLE? Information about USMLE is found on the . Do I have to take USMLE at 91㽶Ƶ? No. Taking the USMLE in addition to the COMLEX is a decision that should be made on an individual basis after extensive consultation with the ONB and Office of Graduate Medical Education. COMSAE What is a COMSAE? A COMSAE is a Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Self-Assessment Examination that is available through the NBOME and functions as a practice exam for students prior to taking COMLEX. Can I purchase a practice COMSAE? Yes. Each year the NBOME provides one COMSAE which is purchasable by students, and which contains an answer key. Can 91㽶Ƶ purchase COMSAE exams? Yes, there are COMSAEs only purchasable by schools, which are commonly used as qualifying exams to assist students in knowing when they are ready to take COMLEX. Does 91㽶Ƶ use a qualifying COMSAE for Level 1? Yes. Each year the Office of National Boards will provide students with a qualifying COMSAE exam, and a target score needed to allow students to take their COMLEX exam. The exam is commonly given in the Spring. What is the COMSAE qualifying score for Level 1 for the Class of 2026? The qualifying score to sit for COMSAE is 425 for the Class of 2026. COMAT What is a COMAT? A COMAT is a Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Achievement Test that is given to students during their third year of medical training. How many COMATs do I take at 91㽶Ƶ? There are 8 COMATS given at 91㽶Ƶ which include Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Surgery. What is the passing score on a COMAT at 91㽶Ƶ? A passing score on a COMAT at 91㽶Ƶ is 84 What is the average score on a COMAT? The mean score on a COMAT is 100. . Accommodations How do I apply for accommodation on COMLEX and/or USMLE? Information on accommodation can be found on the respective and websites. Does having accommodations at 91㽶Ƶ guarantee that I will get them for COMLEX or USMLE? No. That decision is made independent of previously granted accommodations. View COMLEX Outcomes