NBOME News
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Installs New Board Chair
PHILADELPHIA (Conshohocken), December 21, 2011 - The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), the testing organization that provides the pathway to licensure for osteopathic physicians in United States, recently installed Janice Knebl, DO, MBA, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Knebl of Ft. Worth, Texas replaces John Thornburg, DO, PhD of Okemos, Michigan, who had been Board Chair for two years. Read Full Release
December 21, 2011 - The NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner is availableThe latest issue of the NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner, is now available. We hope you find it interesting, relevant and useful.
The latest issue can be found here
The NBOME's updated publication on Fundamental Osteopathic Medical Competency Domains is now available. Read The Publication Here
October 7, 2011 - The NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner is availableThe latest issue of the NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner, is now available. We hope you find it interesting, relevant and useful.
The latest issue can be found here
New and Updated Resources Available
The updated COMLEX-USA Bulletin of Information for 2011-2012 has been posted. In addition, a number of new and updated resources for candidates and colleges of osteopathic medicine are now available from the NBOME. Read full news item.
July 1, 2011 - The NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner is availableThe latest issue of the NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner, is now available. We hope you find it interesting, relevant and useful.
The latest issue can be found here
The NBOME 2010 Annual Report - A Year of Growth, Development and Progress - is now available. Read about the many accomplishments of the year and plans for future development.
Read the report online here
As part of our continuing commitment to improving service to our clients, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc has launched an improved online examination registration system.
use your existing username and password to logon here
March 30, 2011 12:00PM - The NBOME's quarterly newsletter, The Osteopathic Examiner (previously, The Examiner) is now available.
The re-launched newsletter has an updated design consistent with the NBOME's visual identity standards. And its content has been created with the NBOME's many stakeholders in mind. We hope you find it interesting, relevant and useful.
The latest issue can be found here
March 21, 2011 10:00AM - Dr. Gerald G. Osborn, Distinguished Medical Educator, to Join the NBOME in Senior Leadership Role
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners is pleased to announce Gerald G. Osborn, DO, MPhil, has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President for Cognitive Testing.
Read the full press release here
January 31, 2011 - COMLEX-USA Examination Blueprints Updated for Improved Clarity
In order to improve clarity, a number of enhancements were recently made to the COMLEX-USA cognitive examinations blueprint and outline, both Dimension 1-Patient Presentation, and Dimension 2-Physician Tasks. It is important to note, these changes reflect clarifications to the existing COMLEX-USA blueprint terminology only, and do not represent any percentage changes or new examination content.
The revised wording is both more precise and explanatory. For example, in Dimension 1 the category previously called "Asymptomatic/General" is now renamed to provide much clearer detail about its content, and the Dimension 2 outline offers much more detail about osteopathic manipulative treatment techniques.
The updated COMLEX-USA blueprint and outline can be found here.
January 26, 2011 12:00PM - NBOME Blue Ribbon Panel Progress Report Posted
In 2010, following three years of research and consideration, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) created a Blue Ribbon Panel to pursue the enhancement of the COMLEX-USA examination series. The Panel convened twice in 2010 to begin to address eventually transitioning the COMLEX-USA series to a two-decision point model - the first at the time of entry into supervised practice (graduate medical education) and the second when entering independent practice. Implementation is expected in 2015-2020.
More information on the Panel's progress can be found here.
January 24, 2011 3:00PM - NBOME Statement regarding inappropriate collaboration released
The NBOME has released a statement regarding inappropriate candidate collaboration with test prep organizations. Read the statement here.
July 1, 2010 8:00PM - 2010-2011 NBOME Bulletin of Information Released
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