COMAT Clinical Subjects | Administration
Delivery Options
- In-Person Proctored
- Remote-Proctored
- Self-Proctored
COMAT is delivered on a secure browser, and can be delivered on the web via PC/Mac, or on an iPad using the eCOMAT app. COMAT also allows for same-day scheduling for any delivery option. This functionality provides flexibility for multiple-site delivery, making off-campus administration easy as long as minimum technology requirements are met.
The NBOME requires that a COMAT coordinator be assigned by the COM to oversee all administrative tasks.
Please Note: The delivery platform (COMAT Secure Browser) does not support the use of touch screen monitors, as they could impact some exam functionality. To ensure the assessment performs correctly, please use a keyboard and mouse to navigate through the exam.
Non-Testing Days
Clinical subject examinations are offered continuously throughout the year Monday through Friday, with the exception of the dates indicated in the table below.
| COMAT Clinical Subjects Non-Testing Days |
Dates |
| Labor Day |
September 4, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 23 - 24, 2023 |
| Christmas/New Year Holidays* |
December 25, 2023 - January 1, 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
January 15, 2024 |
| President's Day |
February 19, 2024 |
| Good Friday |
March 29, 2024 |
| Memorial Day |
May 27, 2024 |
| End of 2023-2024 Cycle |
July 1 - 15, 2024 |
| Labor Day |
September 2, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 28 - 29, 2024 |
| Christmas/New Year Holidays* |
December 25, 2024 – January 1, 2025 |
*NBOME offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Security
We are committed to the convenient and secure delivery of all computer-based tests, including the COMAT series. Each exam in the COMAT series has multiple forms, allowing COMs to securely administer a given COMAT subject exam multiple times per year.
In addition to ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the electronic exams, the NBOME will not disclose personal data to any individual or entity without written, signed consent or a court order.
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.
Support
NBOME offers the following resources for COMAT:
- client support
- scheduling
- registration
- security
- online resources
- proctor training
- sample examinations
- score reporting
- technical support
We will partner with COMs to tailor administration of the COMAT examination series to the needs of each academic institution. For system specification and test administration questions, please call NBOME Client Services at 866-479-6828 or contact us.
For day of examination technical support, contact ITS Technical Support at (800) 514-8494.
For in-depth information, please review the COMAT Test Administration Guide.
