Registration & Scheduling
COM Approved Location
The COMAT Coordinator at the COM establishes a date range for an upcoming administration as part of the registration via the CRS. The registration/scheduling must be completed by noon (central time) the day before the examination date. The registration includes selecting the student from the class list, choosing the subject, and assigning location and proctor. These steps are completed through the COMAT tab on the dean’s page of the NBOME Account.
- The registration includes selecting the student from the class list, choosing the subject, assigning location and proctor.
- The COM selects a list of students using the “Set Exams” function in the COM’s COMAT page
- The COM selects the COMAT exam(s) that will be administered, and designates students to take the exam.
- The COM schedules the exam by noon (central time) the day before the examination date
Detailed procedures supporting this process will be provided to the COMAT Coordinator during the onboarding process.
Prometric Testing Center
For an exam that will be administered through a Prometric testing center, the COM will select a list of students using the “Set Prometric Exams” function. These steps are completed through the COMAT tab on the dean’s page of the NBOME Client Registration System (CRS).
- The COM will designate the students who will be taking COMAT in the coming test period and add a student record or change a student record based on any changes in the schedule
- The COM selects the COMAT exam(s) that will be administered, and designates students to take the exam.
Once the exam has been assigned, a scheduling link will appear in the student’s CRS account. Using the provided link, students will be able to navigate to Prometric’s website and select a location within the date range set by the COM
Scheduling
COM Approved Location
The COMAT Coordinator establishes a date range for an upcoming administration as part of the registration via the CRS. The registration/scheduling must be completed by noon (central time) the day before the examination date.
Prometric Test Center
The COMAT Coordinator at the COM sets the start date and the CRS will provide the end date, the system will automatically set up a date range of 5 calendar days for students to choose.
Students will then receive email instruction on how to schedule with Prometric. Students must schedule with Prometric 30 calendar day before the examination date. Once scheduled, students must not change scheduled appointments within 30 calendar day of the scheduled examination date. For any appointments moved or canceled less than 30 days prior to the scheduled examination date, COMs will be assessed the full Prometric seat fee.
More Information
To learn more about COMAT or to find out how to order or administer a COMAT examination, including technical requirements, contact NBOME Client Services at 866.479.6828 · 7:00 am – 7:00 pm ET, or email us at clientservices@nbome.org. You can also use our online form. Also see Contacting the NBOME.
