Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.129 - Examination; adoption; passing scores; limitation on attempts; time limitations

Rule 29.

(1) The COMLEX-USA, developed and administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), is approved and adopted, and consists of the following levels:

(a) COMLEX-USA Level 1.

(b) COMLEX-USA Level 2-Cognitive Evaluation (Level 2-CE).

(c) COMLEX-USA Level 2-Performance Evaluation (Level 2-PE) or a temporary eligibility pathway approved by the NBOME.

(d) COMLEX-USA Level 3.

(2) The passing score for each level of the COMLEX-USA accepted for licensure is the passing score established by the NBOME.

(3) An applicant cannot make more than 6 attempts to pass any level of the COMLEX-USA.

(4) An applicant shall successfully pass all levels of the COMLEX-USA within 7 years after the date that the applicant first passed any level of the COMLEX-USA. An applicant may request consideration of a variance of the 7-year requirement by providing, at a minimum, proof verifying both of the following requirements to the board:

(a) That the applicant passed all levels of the COMLEX-USA, but that the time taken to pass all levels is more than 7 years.

(b) That the applicant has completed either of the following activities:

(i) Graduation from an accredited graduate degree program in addition to osteopathic medical school.

(ii) Completion of a residency or fellowship program with demonstrated consistent participation in the program.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.129

2016 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 6, Eff. 3/22/2023