Class of 2008 and ALL SUBSEQUENT Classes (2009, 2010,....) MUST TAKE AND PASS COMLEX-USA I & II licensing examinations to graduate.
NBOME for authorization and payment
NBOME for authorization and payment
Prometric for test administration
nbome.org
nbome.org
Bulletin of Information
$485 (2009 rates) $505 after July 10
Forms on line
Going on NOW!! Unbelievable
For June test date
Secure Code Number to register
Secure Code Number to register
the NBOME e-mailed to you
Social Security Number
only to confirm your identity
June 26, 2010
June 26, 2010
“I want to STRONGLY EMPHASIZE that your compliance will be expected. Failure to follow the policy guidelines at this time could result in adverse effects of your academic progress.”
(Steve Laird, 1/19/07)
Must register and pay with NBOME first
Must register and pay with NBOME first
Still need test site
Thomson-Prometric
prometric.com
8 sites in Missouri alone
On your own
On your own
May keep some allopathic options open
Scores about 10% lower than COMLEX
60 students per year report results
0 – 2 students have results mailed per year
Some have taken it in advance as practice
“Take all the licensing exams you can find and pass them.” (Dean Phil Slocum)
“Take all the licensing exams you can find and pass them.” (Dean Phil Slocum)
“Find all the licensing exams you can pass and take them.” (Tim Tucker)
“Find all the licensing exams you can pass and take them.” (Tim Tucker)
Standard Scores (3-digit). The standard scores are reported on a scale with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 100. The minimal passing score for Part I is 400.
Standard Scores (3-digit). The standard scores are reported on a scale with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 100. The minimal passing score for Part I is 400.
Scaled Scores (2-digit). Scaled scores are reported on a scale with a mean of 80. The minimal passing score for Part I is 75.
Standard Scores (3-digit). The minimal passing score for Part I is 182.
Standard Scores (3-digit). The minimal passing score for Part I is 182.
Scaled Scores (2-digit). The minimal passing score for Part I is 75
Attend lectures
Attend lectures
Note relative weaknesses on Diagnostic
Review 1 – 2 hours per week until finals
Q-bank runs 90 days starting in March
Looking at USMLE options
Review Notes Thanksgiving Break
Review Notes Thanksgiving Break
Diagnostic January 9, 2010
Review lectures April 20 – 23, 2010
Mock Final Early May, 2009
Finals week May 17 – 21, 2010
Boards by June 26, 2010
March 23, 2009 (last year) First Monday of the Spring Quarter, March 22, 2010
March 23, 2009 (last year) First Monday of the Spring Quarter, March 22, 2010
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Required
Retired questions, integrated
Results are always low (35% is fine)
Know Uray’s innervations
Know Uray’s innervations
The “Ten-Page” packet and review
The “Ten-Page” packet and review
Ask Dr. Lockwood if he will be giving a “fast paced, high intensity OMM board review” in April or May
The “little red book”
Direct relevance to boards
Direct relevance to boards
Tests were good preparation for COMLEX Attend specialists lectures
The “drugs and bugs” review was helpful for both boards (calculation of volumes, etc. was not on COMLEX but did appear on the USMLE)
The “drugs and bugs” review was helpful for both boards (calculation of volumes, etc. was not on COMLEX but did appear on the USMLE)
Physiology integrated pathology
Physiology integrated pathology
Endocrine
Lung capacity
Alcohol, Biochemistry and Drugs
Evan’s case studies helpful
Quizzes beyond “board difficulty”
COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2 and 3 Practice Items are available for purchase for about $10.00 per booklet. Please send a written request form along with your check for the booklet.
COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2 and 3 Practice Items are available for purchase for about $10.00 per booklet. Please send a written request form along with your check for the booklet.
Portal, GI and Path, Year 1
Portal, GI and Path, Year 1
Kaplan Screen, Pharm Deck downloads
*Other than Kaplan Q-Bank and streaming audio
First-Aid (USMLE)
First-Aid (USMLE)
Step Up (USMLE), more abstract
The “little path book,” (Schneider, Board Review Series)
Golan for Pathology
or
Buy the Robbins Path textbook
Study Aids
Study Aids
Summaries (combine them)
Concept maps
Examination study groups
Sign-in ≤ 30 minutes
Sign-in ≤ 30 minutes
Seating assigned
Book 1 4 hours*
Lunch 40 minutes+
Book 2 4 hours*
* 10 minute optional break, counts v. time
+ Lunch is optional, does not count v. time
ID
ID
Purses, lockers at some sites
No Electronic Devices
No Electronic Devices
No backpacks
No food, drink, or tobacco
Prepare for endurance
Prepare for endurance
Water bottles
Energy bars (avoid refined sugars)
Protein
Caffeine is a fickle friend
Manage medications
Do not speak to one another while the examination is in progress.
Do not speak to one another while the examination is in progress.
Unethical conduct will be documented and reported to the NBOME.
Scores will be posted on the web 4 – 6 weeks after the exam (the day you leave town).
Scores will be posted on the web 4 – 6 weeks after the exam (the day you leave town).
Paper results with limited analysis will be mailed shortly thereafter.
NO SCORES WILL BE REPORTED BY E-mail, TELEPHONE OR FAX.
This happens to OTHER people
This happens to OTHER people
They try again
They are condemned to a few months with Tim Tucker
Second attempt – a study plan
Third attempt – a residential program
Candidates who wish to change their address must notify the NBOME office in writing before results are mailed.
Candidates who wish to change their address must notify the NBOME office in writing before results are mailed.
Any change of address may not be recorded until two weeks after receipt.