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You will not be able to register for, schedule, or reschedule any  COMLEX-USA CBT exams during this time.  COMSAE exams and the COMLEX-USA PE exams will be unaffected.  Candidate profile data and other candidate functions will also still be available.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and consideration.]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=113 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 3 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before October 28th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=109 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-CE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before October 10th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=108 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-PE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before September 30th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=107 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-CE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before September 16th, 2009 have bene mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores."

You can see a listing of all currently released scores in the NBOME Candidate Pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.
]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=106 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-PE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before August 31st, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly


]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=104 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 1 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before September 9th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly


]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=103 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-PE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before July 31st, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=102 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-CE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before August 20th, 2009 have been mailed and are available online.

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=101 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General The NBOME continues to monitor the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza and remains prepared to take appropriate precautions should the need arise in order to best protect the health and safety of candidates, our staff and the public.  Flu is unpredictable and the combination of 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza cases may lead to a significantly increased number of cases of influenza this Fall and Winter.  It remains important for all to continue to do their part to control the spread of influenza, including hand washing, covering your mouth when coughing, staying home when you are sick, and getting vaccinated for influenza.  Candidates are advised to reschedule their examinations if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms or are at high risk of transmitting influenza.  Should significant changes arise that might result in a need to suspend any of NBOME’s testing programs, notification will be made to candidates and posted on the NBOME website www.nbome.org .

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=100 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 3 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before August 5th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=98 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General
Service will be suspended approximately between the hours of 5:00 PM Monday through 7:00 AM Tuesday (central time).   During that time you will not be able to register or pay for any COMLEX-USA exams.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=97 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 1 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before July 21st, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=96 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General ]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=94 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General ]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=93 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-CE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before July 17th, 2009 have been mailed and are available online.

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.
]]> Fri, 7 Aug 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=95 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-PE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before June 25th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly
]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=92 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General
We thank you for your patience as we continually work to improve operations at the NBOME.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=91 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 3 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before June 19th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.



]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=90 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 1 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before June 13th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly
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The pass/fail standards for computer-delivered COMLEX Level 1, Level2-CE, and Level 3 were established in 2005; pass/fail standards for Level 2-PE were set in 2007.

The NBOME has started the review process for existing standards for all COMLEX examinations.   For Level 1, standards will be reviewed in early 2010, taking effect May 2011.  For Level 2-CE, standards were reviewed in March 2009, taking effect June 2009.  For Level 2-PE, standards  will be reviewed in early 2010, taking effect July 2010.  For Level 3, standards will be reviewed in September 2009, taking effect February 2010.
]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=88 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=87 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Mon, 6 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=85 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 1 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before June 5th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.




]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=84 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-PE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before May 29th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.



]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=80 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 1 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before May 29th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.



]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=81 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 3 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before May 20th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.


]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=79 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-PE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before April 30th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=78 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 3 COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before April 30th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly
]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=76 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General Level 2-CE COMLEX-USA examination scores taken on or before May 6th, 2009 have been mailed and are available in your online account under "view scores".

You can see a listing of all currently released scores on the NBOME Candidates pages.

The COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 CE, and Level 3 examinations report both three-digit and two-digit standard scores.  The minimal passing 3-digit standard score for Level 1 and Level 2 (CE) is 400, for Level 3 is 350.  The two-digit standard score is directly converted from a three-digit score such that 75 is designated as the minimum two-digit passing score.  A two-digit score is NOT a percentile score or the percentage of items answered correctly.

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=77 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General
All candidates experiencing flu-like symptoms are encouraged to contact the National Center for Clinical Skills Testing at (610)825-6551 or the NBOME offices at (877)714-0622 to discuss options for rescheduling of their clinical skill or CBT examinations, respectively.

Help us to assure your safety during this current bout of influenza by letting us know if you are ill before arriving at the test centers.  Remember, that if you have had the flu, you may be contagious for a period of up to seven days after your fever or symptoms have resolved.  All candidates are reminded to observe universal precautions while at a test center such as hand washing, covering your nose and mouth, if coughing or sneezing, and placing any used tissues in appropriate containers.

Thank you.
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During that time phones will not be answered and emails not received.  Your messages and emails are very important to us however, and they will be responded to as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience!
]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 008:00:00 EST http://www.nbome.org/news-article.asp?blog=64 http://www.nbome.org/news.asp General New Website FAQ is now available!  If you're having problems getting around the new site or simply wondering what we've changed and how it might affect you then you'll want to check it out  - it may have what you need!
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