School of Osteopathic Medicine Academic Support Resources: Board Preparation

Practice and Preparation Exams

• December 13, 2024 - COMAT Foundational Biomedical Sciences
• March 20, 2025 - COMSAE Phase 1
  • Minimum passing score: TBA by DO Curriculum Committee
• April 7, 2025 - TrueLearn Full-Length Exam
• April 28, 2025 - COMSAE Phase 1 Reassessment
  • Minimum passing score: TBA by DO Curriculum Committee

COMLEX Level 1 Learners who pass the March COMSAE must sit for their Level 1 by no later than May 31, 2025 (see score reporting information).

See Student Handbook for additional information. 

Ms. Venesa G. Matthews, Learning Specialist

Dr. Sarah A. Lang, Director of Academic Support

COMSAE Phase 2

In March, learners will choose their date for the in-person COMSAE, either:

• April 17, 2025
• May 22, 2025
• Minimum passing score: TBA by DO Curriculum Committee

Per DO Curriculum committee, learners will be required to take a COMSAE on their own at least one month before their chosen date (details forthcoming)

COMLEX Level 2-CE On-cycle learners are expected to sit for their Level 2-CE by June 22, 2025, before the break. Off-cycle learners may be provided with alternate deadlines. Deadlines for taking the exam will be updated in the spring.

See Student Handbook for additional information.

COMLEX-USA Level 3 Resources

• COMLEX-USA Level 3 Website - General information about COMLEX-USA Level 3, including the format, blueprint, scheduling, test accommodations, and scoring.
• COMLEX-USA Level 3 Excel Grid - Use this tool to self-assess and plan study time based upon the Level 3 blueprint (requires UIW login)
• COMSAE Phase 3 Website - General information about the COMSAE Phase 3 practice examinations

USMLE Step 3 Resources

• USMLE Step 3 Website, including USMLE Step 3 Prep Materials
• USMLE Step 3 Excel Grid (requires UIW login)
• NBOME Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Self-Assessment

Basic/Foundational Sciences Review (Level 1/Step 1)

Clinical Sciences Review (Level 2-CE/Step 2 CK)

Competency Review (Level 1/Level 2-CE)

Podcasts

Disclaimer: DO learners are not required to take the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations for graduation or residency. In addition, completion of the Step 1 examination is not required to register for or take the Step 2 CK examination. Please follow the guidance provided by UIWSOM Career Counseling before planning to take either of these examinations.

USMLE Step 1 Resources

• USMLE Step 1 Website, including USMLE Step 1 Prep Materials

• USMLE Step 1 Excel Grid (requires UIW login)

• NBME Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment

USMLE Step 2-CK Resources

• USMLE Step 2 CK Website, including USMLE Step 2 CK Prep Materials

• USMLE Step 2 CK Excel Grid (requires UIW login)

• NBME Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment

• Test-Taking Strategies for the USMLE STEP 2 Exam: Proven Methods to Succeed (AccessMedicine)

• Unlocking Assessment Series (NBME) - video series on how to approach test questions that assess clinical knowledge