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Have you ever wondered how COMLEX-USA questions are created? Some of our National Faculty members are here to explain their process! In this video, Martin Schmidt, PhD, discusses how they approach item writing.
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Have you ever wondered how COMLEX-USA questions are created? Some of our National Faculty members are here to explain their process! In this video, Martin Schmidt, PhD, discusses how they approach item writing.
Great energy at yesterday’s meeting in Chicago, reviewing and writing new preventive medicine and health promotion items for the COMLEX-USA Level 3 exam!
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Great energy at yesterday’s meeting in Chicago, reviewing and writing new preventive medicine and health promotion items for the COMLEX-USA Level 3 exam!
#COMLEX-USA Level 3 scores from 9/15/2025 to 10/11/2025 have been released. Celebrate your positive results with us, using #IPassedCOMLEX! You can log in here: https://www.nbome.org/
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#COMLEX-USA Level 3 scores from 9/15/2025 to 10/11/2025 have been released. Celebrate your positive results with us, using #IPassedCOMLEX! You can log in here: https://www.nbome.org/
AOAO affirms that DO applicants enrich Orthopedic Surgery and encourages programs to recognize COMLEX-USA. Another specialty joins in supporting fairness and inclusion for DOs in residency selection: https://www.nbome.org/news/advocacy-strides-for-do-applicants-in-orthopedic-surgery/
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AOAO affirms that DO applicants enrich Orthopedic Surgery and encourages programs to recognize COMLEX-USA. Another specialty joins in supporting fairness and inclusion for DOs in residency selection: https://www.nbome.org/news/advocacy-strides-for-do-applicants-in-orthopedic-surgery/
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent COMLEX-USA Composite Examination Committee! Members discussed key issues for COMLEX-USA and related assessments, including exciting new innovative item development, C3DO, assessment research, and more.
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent COMLEX-USA Composite Examination Committee! Members discussed key issues for COMLEX-USA and related assessments, including exciting new innovative item development, C3DO, assessment research, and more.
The Blueprint Subcommittee recently met in our Philadelphia office to discuss updates to the FOMCD, which serves as the framework for the COMLEX-USA exam series. Stay tuned to find out what's new! https://www.nbome.org/app/uploads/2024/09/FOMCD_2016.pdf
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Blueprint Subcommittee recently met in our Philadelphia office to discuss updates to the FOMCD, which serves as the framework for the COMLEX-USA exam series. Stay tuned to find out what's new! https://www.nbome.org/app/uploads/2024/09/FOMCD_2016.pdf
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, and today is #WorldDiabetesDay. 💙 We join the global effort to raise awareness of prevention, early detection, and support for those living with diabetes.
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, and today is #WorldDiabetesDay. 💙 We join the global effort to raise awareness of prevention, early detection, and support for those living with diabetes.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. #WorldKindnessDay
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. #WorldKindnessDay
The NBOME Finance Committee met today in our Philadelphia office and virtually to hear reports on our 2025 progress and look forward to 2026. Thank you to everyone involved!
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The NBOME Finance Committee met today in our Philadelphia office and virtually to hear reports on our 2025 progress and look forward to 2026. Thank you to everyone involved!
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
This #VeteransDay, The NBOME honors all who have served our country. We are especially grateful to the many osteopathic physicians and health professionals who continue to serve veterans and active-duty members with compassion and dedication. #ThankYouVeterans
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This #VeteransDay, The NBOME honors all who have served our country. We are especially grateful to the many osteopathic physicians and health professionals who continue to serve veterans and active-duty members with compassion and dedication. #ThankYouVeterans
Thank you for your hospitality, NYITCOM! Dr. Gimpel met with OMS-1 & 2 students & faculty, and also with the clinical skills/sim team; National Faculty members Dennis Dowling, DO, and Donna McMahon, DO; and C3DO campus lead Paula Ryo, DO!
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thank you for your hospitality, NYITCOM! Dr. Gimpel met with OMS-1 & 2 students & faculty, and also with the clinical skills/sim team; National Faculty members Dennis Dowling, DO, and Donna McMahon, DO; and C3DO campus lead Paula Ryo, DO!
📢 Join NCME for an insightful webinar featuring our own Jinghua Liu, PhD, MBA, MEd, from the NBOME!
Dr. Liu will explore innovations in psychometrics and assessment design that advance fair and valid evaluation in medical education. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43N6b14
Dr. Liu will explore innovations in psychometrics and assessment design that advance fair and valid evaluation in medical education. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43N6b14
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
📢 Join NCME for an insightful webinar featuring our own Jinghua Liu, PhD, MBA, MEd, from the NBOME!
Dr. Liu will explore innovations in psychometrics and assessment design that advance fair and valid evaluation in medical education. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43N6b14
Dr. Liu will explore innovations in psychometrics and assessment design that advance fair and valid evaluation in medical education. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43N6b14
The NBOME recently hosted a CDM Case Writing Workshop that resulted in 16 new cases and revisions to about 40 more for the COMLEX-USA Level 3 (2027). Thank you to all involved in advancing the assessment for future DOs!
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The NBOME recently hosted a CDM Case Writing Workshop that resulted in 16 new cases and revisions to about 40 more for the COMLEX-USA Level 3 (2027). Thank you to all involved in advancing the assessment for future DOs!
Thanks to everyone who made the MELS Annual Meeting such a valuable experience! The NBOME was glad to take part in discussions on student learning and assessment. #MELS2025
November 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thanks to everyone who made the MELS Annual Meeting such a valuable experience! The NBOME was glad to take part in discussions on student learning and assessment. #MELS2025
We’re glad to attend the 2025 Osteopathic International Alliance Annual General Meeting & Conference in Toronto—connecting with colleagues worldwide and learning more about osteopathic medicine and education on a global scale. 🌍
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We’re glad to attend the 2025 Osteopathic International Alliance Annual General Meeting & Conference in Toronto—connecting with colleagues worldwide and learning more about osteopathic medicine and education on a global scale. 🌍
#COMLEX-USA Level 1 scores from 09/27/2025 to 10/26/2025 have been released. Celebrate your positive results with us, using #IPassedCOMLEX! You can log in here: https://www.nbome.org/
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#COMLEX-USA Level 1 scores from 09/27/2025 to 10/26/2025 have been released. Celebrate your positive results with us, using #IPassedCOMLEX! You can log in here: https://www.nbome.org/
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
Happy to be in San Antonio for the MELS Annual Meeting! The NBOME is joining medical educators to discuss strategies that support student learning and success in osteopathic medical education. #MELS2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy to be in San Antonio for the MELS Annual Meeting! The NBOME is joining medical educators to discuss strategies that support student learning and success in osteopathic medical education. #MELS2025
🧠 Question of the Month!
Can you guess the correct answer?
https://www.nbome.org/resources-for/osteopathic-students-residents/#qotm
Can you guess the correct answer?
https://www.nbome.org/resources-for/osteopathic-students-residents/#qotm
November 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🧠 Question of the Month!
Can you guess the correct answer?
https://www.nbome.org/resources-for/osteopathic-students-residents/#qotm
Can you guess the correct answer?
https://www.nbome.org/resources-for/osteopathic-students-residents/#qotm
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth — a time to recognize the impact of the leading cause of cancer deaths and to promote early detection, research, and support for those affected. 💙
November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth — a time to recognize the impact of the leading cause of cancer deaths and to promote early detection, research, and support for those affected. 💙
#HappyHalloween from The NBOME! 🎃👻 Wishing our DO students, residents, physicians, and colleagues a safe and fun day filled with treats (and maybe a few tricks).
October 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
#HappyHalloween from The NBOME! 🎃👻 Wishing our DO students, residents, physicians, and colleagues a safe and fun day filled with treats (and maybe a few tricks).
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
October 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness
This weekend’s Conclave brought together all of our National Faculty chairs and chair-elects to collaborate on planning for NBOME assessments.
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This weekend’s Conclave brought together all of our National Faculty chairs and chair-elects to collaborate on planning for NBOME assessments.