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Key COMLEX Level 1 Board Review Features
COMLEX Level 1 Board Review Topics Covered:
- Hematopoietic and Lymphoreticular Systems
- Human Development and Genetics
- Biology of Cells
- Biostatistics & Epidemiology
- Cognition, Behavior, Substance Abuse, and Pain
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
- Health Care Delivery Issues
- Endocrine System
- Pharmacology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Genitourinary System and Human Sexuality
- Respiratory System
- Multisystem Processes
- Microbial Biology and Infection
- Immune System
- Renal/Urinary System
- Circulation and Cardiovascular System
- Skin, Hair and Nails
- Pathology
- Nervous System and Special Senses
- Digestion and Metabolism
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Information about the COMLEX Level 1
As outlined by the NBOME, the COMLEX Level 1 is a problem-based and symptom-based assessment, administered in a timed environment.
Passing this exam means the candidates has demonstrated competence in the foundational biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles as required to solve clinical problems in the supervised clinical practice setting and to prepare for lifelong learning.
What topics are covered on the COMLEX Level 1?
According to the COMLEX-USA Examination Blueprint, the exam covers the following topics:
Dimension 1: Patient Presentation
- Population Health Concepts and Patients with Presentations Related to Health Promotion, Chronic Disease Management, and Human Development 8 - 16%
- Patients With Presentations Related to Digestion and Metabolism 4 - 10%
- Patients With Presentations Related to Cognition, Behavior, Sensory & Central Nervous Systems, Substance Abuse, and Visceral and Sensory Pain 28 - 38%
- Patients With Presentations Related to the Musculoskeletal System, including Somatic Pain 6 - 12%
- Patients With Presentations Related to the Genitourinary System and Human Sexuality 3 - 8%
- Patients With Presentations Related to Circulation and the Respiratory System 8 - 16%
- Patients With Presentations Related to Thermoregulation 2 - 6%
- Patients With Presentations Related to Trauma, Masses, Edema, Discharge, and the Skin, Hair and Nails 8 - 16%
- Patients With Presentations Related to Pregnancy, the Peripartum, and the Neonatal Period 3 - 8%
Dimension 2: Physician Tasks
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention 1 - 5%
- History & Physical Examination 5 - 15%
- Diagnostic Technologies 1 - 5%
- Management 2 - 7%
- Scientific Understanding of Health & Disease Mechanisms 70 - 85%
- Health Care Delivery Issues 1 - 3%
How long is the COMLEX Level 1?
The COMLEX Level 1 is a one-day exam delivered in two 4-hour sessions, containing a total of 400 test questions predominantly in single best answer, multiple choice or extended matching item formats, with some novel test items involving audio-visual components designed to assess an expanded physician competency subset.
Examples of question formats can be found under Practice Examinations.
COMLEX Tips and Tricks
Level 1 is typically given to 2nd year Osteopathic Medical Students. While each exam has slight variations, we have heard that Neuro and Psychiatric Pharm are heavily tested. OMM questions tend to be on the easier side. Several students that we have talked to struggled with the ‘data gathering’ section… this probably is one area where rote memorization is advised.
It’s important to understand that COMLEX is not a combination of USMLE and OMT – the scoring is completely different and the questions are a little more ‘murky’ than the more straightforward approach of the USMLE exams. Your study time should be focused on working through these types of questions instead of just memorizing facts. You should be using practice questions to drive the study focus, and always study the answer options as well. (We’ve spent a significant amount of time writing out explanations for incorrect answers for a reason – it really helps!)
All in all, BoardVitals is a pretty challenging question bank. Students that score over 50% on our COMLEX question bank tend to do very well on the real exam. We’ve focused on really teaching the key concepts. Just make sure to flag problematic questions that you can go back to the week before the exam. Good luck!
Learn more about the COMLEX Level 1 Board Exam on the blog
Searching for additional information to prepare for the COMLEX? Take a look at the articles in the Osteopathic Medicine category on our blog. Not only are there free sample COMLEX questions, you will find helpful COMLEX prep tips and questions, you can learn more about specific osteopathic syndromes and concepts by watching detailed videos.
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COMLEX Free Practice Questions
Free sample questions for the COMLEX Level 1 board exam. Here are a few multiple choice questions that will help you prepare for the boards.
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