Preparing for COMLEX Level 1 is a significant milestone for osteopathic medical students. With the recent transition to a pass/fail scoring system, the emphasis has shifted from achieving a competitive score to simply passing while developing strong clinical reasoning skills that will set you up for success in the hospital...

The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) Level 1 is an important milestone for all osteopathic medical students. With the relatively recent transition to a pass/fail grading system, the focus has shifted from achieving a high numerical score to ensuring a solid understanding of fundamental medical concepts and passing comfortably....

For osteopathic (DO) medical students, one of the biggest decisions during preclinical and clinical training is not just what specialty to pursue or where to apply for residency - but now, it is whether to take the USMLE in addition to the COMLEX.   While it was much more common...

Preparing for the COMLEX Level 1 is one of the biggest milestones in the journey of becoming a physician of osteopathic medicine. For many students, this exam represents the culmination of two years of intensive didactic medical school coursework, and it serves as the foundation for residency applications and future...

 Preparing for the COMLEX exams is one of the defining challenges of osteopathic medical school. Whether you’re gearing up for Level 1 at the end of your preclinical years or tackling Level 2 CE during clinical rotations, the right resources—and a clear plan for how to use them—can make the...

One of the hardest decisions that all medical students face involves picking the resources to help them succeed on their board exams. To provide you the best and most accurate advice, we have our tutors personally utilize the services we review. In this blog post, we will share our impressions of TrueLearn’s SmartBanks for COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 CE.

Are you a D.O. student who is preparing for the COMLEX Level 1 or Level 2-CE exams and  curious about the COMLEX scoring system and score percentiles? Perhaps you have already taken these exams and are curious about what your 3-digit score means for you. In this COMLEX scores explained blog post, we will help you understand your...

Preparing for COMLEX Level 1 is a unique kind of marathon - equal parts knowledge, endurance, strategy, and mindset. When it comes to COMLEX Level 1 preparation, as you gear up for what might feel like the most important test of your life (so far!), it’s completely normal to ride...

When starting your medical school application, you will find that there are multiple paths you can choose, namely, MD vs DO. Should you apply to an Allopathic or an Osteopathic medical school? What’s the difference between them, and which path is right for you?

This is a common question that my osteopathic medical students ask me. The answer is not so straightforward because they are different exams. As a DO student, an important decision that you have to make is whether or not you should take the USMLE exams in addition to the required...