Utah Admin. Code R156-68-302b - Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

(1) Under Subsection 58-68-302(1)(g), the required licensing examination sequence is as follows:

(a) the NBOME parts I, II, and III;

(b) the NBOME parts I and II, and the NBOME COMLEX Level III;

(c) the NBOME part I, and the NBOME COMLEX Level II and III;

(d) the NBOME COMLEX Level I, II, and III;

(e) the FLEX components I and II, with a score of not less than 75 on each component;

(f) the NBME examination parts I, II, and III, with a passing score on each part;

(g) the USMLE steps 1, 2, and 3, with a passing score on each step;

(h) the LMCC examination, Parts 1 and 2;

(i)

(i) the NBME part I;

(ii) the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II;

(iii) the USMLE step 2 and the NBME part III; or

(iv) the USMLE step 3;

(j) the FLEX component 1 and the USMLE step 3; or

(k)

(i) the NBME part I; or

(ii) the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II; or

(iii) the USMLE step 2 and the FLEX component 2.

(1) A candidate who fails any combination of the USMLE, FLEX, NBME and NBOME three times shall submit to the Division a narrative regarding the failure, and may be required to meet with the Division or the Board.

(2) Under Subsections 58-68-302(1)(f) and (h) and 58-1-401(2)(d), the Division may require an applicant to pass the SPEX examination with a score of not less than 75, if within the past five years the applicant:

(a) has not practiced;

(b) has had disciplinary action; or

(c) has had a substance use disorder or physical or mental impairment that may affect the applicant's ability to safely practice.

(3) Under Subsection 58-68-302(2)(c), the medical specialty certification shall be current certification in an AOA, ABMS, or AAPS member specialty board.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R156-68-302b

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-03, effective 1/12/2023