COMAT
Distinctive subject examinations designed to assess core osteopathic medical knowledge.
A series of nationally standardized subject exams, Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Achievement Tests (COMAT) are designed to assess osteopathic medical students’ knowledge in core osteopathic medical and foundational biomedical sciences principles.
A new learning tool for students to determine their readiness for COMAT Clinical Exams
Learn more about using these exams for non-DO programs.
Subject Examinations
End-of-course assessment to evaluate achievement in osteopathic practice within and across clinical disciplines.
Foundational Biomedical Sciences
Summative and formative assessment of first- and second-year osteopathic medical student progress in foundational biomedical sciences.
Foundational Biomedical Sciences
Assessment of student knowledge related to a particular discipline or body system throughout the first two years of undergraduate medical education.
Established in 2011, the COMAT exam suite is designed for standardized assessment in core osteopathic medical and foundational biomedical sciences knowledge and administered as end-of-course or clinical rotation assessments.
Presented in a style and format comparable to the COMLEX-USA examination series, COMAT exams can be flexibly and securely administered via web using computer or iPad.
Support from the NBOME
- Security
- Online resources
- Proctor training and support
- Sample questions
- Technical support
- Scheduling and registration
- Score reporting
COMAT Features
Portfolio Management
Manage COMAT exams through a secure account used to track student progress across all NBOME assessments. Select the combination of COMAT exams that best meet COM needs and requirements, as well as the timetable to administer exams.
Administration
- Flexible and secure administration via web using computer or iPad
- Same-day registration available
- Self-administration proctoring for single- or multiple-site delivery on PC, Mac, or iPad, using the eCOMAT app. Candidates will find information on how to download the eCOMAT app in Portal.
Functionality
- COMAT questions do not require the use of a calculator and no calculator is provided.
- There are no video or audio questions on COMAT examinations.
- When patient laboratory values are included, reference ranges are provided within the body of the question.
Reporting
- COMAT Clinical offers detailed school summary reports and individual student score reports, with comparison to national performance
- Score reports for COMAT FBS Comprehensive are reported as percent correct for first year administration, with standard scores reported thereafter
- Score reports for each COMAT FBS Targeted exam include a total score (percentage correct) as well as individual subscores based on individual blueprints
COMAT Research
The NBOME research team continues to conduct research on the validity of COMAT and its usefulness in preparing for COMLEX-USA:
COMAT Resources
To learn more or find out how to order or administer COMAT exams, including technical requirements, contact
clientservices@nbome.org.
