Failed COMLEX Step 2 CE Multiple Times

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NBOME made some rule changes, so effective July 1, 2016 you no longer have unlimited attempts at COMLEX, even if your school allows you to take them

NBOME | COMLEX-USA Computer-Based Testing FAQ

19. Is there a limit on how many times I can take a particular level of the COMLEX-USA computer-based examination?

Yes. Effective July 1, 2016, candidates are limited to total of six attempts for each examination, including but not limited to all attempts prior to July 1, 2016.

Candidates may take (including retakes) the COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2-CE, or Level 3 examination up to four times in any 12-month period. Review the COMLEX-USA Bulletin of Information 2016-2017for details.

You should also be sure to check the policies of your college of osteopathic medicine for its retake guidelines, which may differ from the NBOME's. You will need the approval of your dean or residency program director to retake the examination; however, approval to retake a COMLEX-USA examination by a dean or residency program director will not override NBOME retake policy.

NOTE: Candidates may not retake any level of COMLEX-USA to improve their scores or for any purpose other than to pass a previously failed examination.

The only exception to the policy, according to the Bulletin of Information, is if a requested retake comes from the State Board of Medicine (or Board of Osteopathic Medicine)

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