COMAT Clinical Subjects | Administration
Delivery Options
- In-Person Proctored
- Remote-Proctored
- Self-Proctored
Secure browser, web-based delivery via PC/Mac or iPad using the eCOMAT app
COMAT 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.
NBOME requires that a COMAT Coordinator be assigned by the COM to oversee all administrative tasks.
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 5, 2022 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 24 - 25, 2022 |
| Christmas/New Year Holidays* |
December 26 - 30, 2022 |
| President's Day |
February 20, 2023 |
| Good Friday |
April 7, 2023 |
| Memorial Day |
May 29, 2023 |
| End of 2022 - 2023 Cycle |
June 26 – July 10, 2023 |
| Labor Day |
September 4, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
November 23 - 24, 2023 |
| Christmas/New Year Holidays* |
December 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 |
*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.
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.
