COMLEX-USA
COMLEX-USA
COMLEX-USA (pronounced "kom-lex"), or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States, is a series of three osteopathic medical licensing examinations administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).
Etymology
The term "COMLEX-USA" is an acronym derived from Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States of America.
Pronunciation
COMLEX-USA is pronounced as "kom-lex".
Description
COMLEX-USA is a standardized, multi-part examination series designed to assess the medical knowledge and clinical skills of osteopathic physicians. It is divided into three levels: COMLEX Level 1, COMLEX Level 2, and COMLEX Level 3. Each level is designed to assess a different aspect of a physician's abilities and knowledge, ranging from basic medical sciences to clinical problem-solving and patient management.
Related Terms
- Osteopathic Medicine: A branch of medicine that emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function of the body and recognizes the body's ability to heal itself.
- NBOME: The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, the organization responsible for administering the COMLEX-USA.
- COMLEX Level 1: The first level of the COMLEX-USA, which focuses on the basic medical sciences.
- COMLEX Level 2: The second level of the COMLEX-USA, which focuses on clinical sciences and patient care.
- COMLEX Level 3: The final level of the COMLEX-USA, which focuses on the management of patients in a clinical setting.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COMLEX-USA
- Wikipedia's article - COMLEX-USA
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