The NBOME proudly announces the following four colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) have been selected as partner COMs to join the Core Competency Capstone for DOs (C3DO) 2026 pilots. They are:
- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
These COMs join those who have integrated C3DO into their clinical education and assessment programs:
| Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine | Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine | Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Learn about C3DO from participating COMs
Phase 4 and Beyond
In 2026, the NBOME will collaborate with these COMs on the administration, scoring, and reporting of C3DO to evaluate further validity evidence for the assessment of these fundamental osteopathic clinical skills. These efforts are supported by the faculty, staff, and students at the partner COMs. Support is also provided by contributions from case writers, item writers, and advisory committee members from across the profession. These individuals represent over 50 colleges of osteopathic medicine locations and are essential to the C3DO assessment program.
Currently, COM deans provide verification that each graduate has demonstrated fundamental osteopathic clinical skills competency to satisfy the clinical skills requirement for COMLEX-USA Level 3 eligibility. This attestation process is in place through the Class of 2028, after which it will sunset.
We look forward to working with all our partner COMs, and several additional COMs with whom we have spoken and are in the process of applying, as we prepare for the use of the C3DO credential and the Comprehensive Competency Verification (CCV) as the new options for clinical skills verification for the classes of 2029 and beyond. Details on the requirements of the CCV will be announced by July 2026.
Would you like to be a partner COM for C3DO?
A new application is now available for COMs to apply to C3DO on a rolling basis. Applications for 2027, 2028, and beyond will be evaluated as they are received. It is important to apply as early as possible in this process to get your COM in the queue if your COM is interested in partnering for C3DO in the future! Please reach out to C3DO@nbome.org for more information and to receive the application materials.