NBOME News
July 26, 2010 12:00PM - Two Key Hires Further Strengthen Leadership At the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
The NBOME is pleased to announce two important positions within the organization have been filled. Read the press release online here.
July 1, 2010 8:00PM - 2010-2011 NBOME Bulletin of Information Released
PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 1, 2010) - The NBOME today released its updated Bulletin of Information (BOI) for 2010-2011. It is available online at: http://www.nbome.org/docs/comlexBOI.pdf. The BOI effectively serves as a candidate's "how to" guide for the COMLEX-USA series of examinations, covering information on eligibility, fees, exam descriptions, scheduling, transcripts and much more. It also constitutes a legal contract and outlines a candidate's obligations with respect to confidentiality, professional behavior and irregular conduct.
Key updates to the BOI for 2010-2011 include:
• Candidates may now take a COMLEX-USA computer-delivered examination up to four times in a 12-month period. The previous maximum was three times. (The number of times a candidate may take the COMLEX Level 2-Performance evaluation in a 12-month period remains unchanged at three.)
• A description of what a passing score means for each COMLEX-USA Level was added.
• There is no fee for candidates rescheduling the COMLEX Level 2-Performance Evaluation more than 90 days prior to the date of the scheduled examination. Previously there was a fee of $50 for rescheduling more than 30 days prior to the scheduled examination.
• The terms and conditions were updated to reflect a stronger emphasis on the candidates' contractual obligation to preserve the confidentiality of the material contained in the COMLEX-USA series of examinations.
• Information about the composition of the standardized patient mix for the COMLEX Level 2-Performance Evaluation was added.
• Information about the standard setting process was added.
In addition, the content of the BOI was reorganized to improve the flow and readability of the information.
The NBOME 2009 Annual Report - Building a Bright Future on a Strong Foundation - is now available. Read about the many accomplishments of the year and plans for future development here March 4, 2010 3:00PM - NBOME announces "Standard Setting" section on their WEB site
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) today announced the addition of a new section to its website covering the topic of Standard Setting
The NBOME follows industry standard best practices in determining pass/fail standards for its COMLEX-USA examinations, and for periodic resetting of the standards. This process is consistent with many other national high-stakes examinations for physician licensure worldwide. The new Standard Setting pages on our site provide detailed information about the process, including:
• Setting the Pass/Fail Standard
• The Approach to Standard Setting
• Research and Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In addition, the current schedule for review and implementation of new standards is highlighted:
COMLEX Level 1: Standard is being reviewed in early 2010, and will take effect May 2010.
COMLEX Level 2-Cognitive Evaluation: Standard was reviewed in March 2009 and took effect June 2009.
COMLEX Level 2-Performance Evaluation: Standard is being reviewed in early 2010 and will take effect July 2010.
COMLEX Level 3: Standard was reviewed in September 2009 and took effect February 2010.
To visit the new Standard Setting section of the NBOME website, click here
December 21, 2009 6:00PM - The NBOME anounces the installation of a new Chairman
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Installs John Thornburg, D.O., Ph.D. of Okemos, Michigan as New Board Chairman as the 75th Anniversary Observances Conclude.
Read the press relese here