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We find exceptional MD and DO tutors and ensure they work within EMP’s proven tutoring philosophy. With COMLEX Level 1 tutoring, you receive:
- Experienced MD/DO physician tutors
- Personalized COMLEX Level 1 study plans
- COMLEX-specific and osteopathic content support
- Flexible scheduling
- Data-driven progress tracking
- 100% refund on unused hours
Your tutor will build a study plan around your baseline performance, timeline, strengths, and areas for improvement. Together, you’ll focus your time on the highest-impact areas — from foundational sciences and question-bank strategy to osteopathic principles, OMM/OMT, and COMLEX-specific test-taking skills.
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Passing COMLEX Level 1 takes more than simply working through a question bank. You need to understand where you’re struggling, know which concepts deserve the most attention, and develop a strategy for applying your knowledge to COMLEX-style questions.
EMP’s COMLEX tutors understand both the foundational medical knowledge and osteopathic concepts tested on Level 1. They’ll help you identify gaps, work through difficult concepts, improve your test-taking approach, and prepare more efficiently for exam day.
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Taking COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1?
COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 have significant overlap in foundational medical knowledge, but preparing for the exams isn’t exactly the same.
COMLEX specifically integrates osteopathic principles, practice, and manipulative treatment throughout the exam. Students preparing for both exams need a strategy that takes advantage of overlapping content without neglecting COMLEX-specific material.
An EMP tutor can help you build one coordinated study plan, determine when to emphasize COMLEX-specific preparation, and avoid unnecessarily duplicating your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COMLEX Level 1 pass/fail?
Yes. COMLEX-USA Level 1 results are reported as Pass or Fail rather than as a three-digit numerical score. Students also receive a performance profile that provides information about relative strengths and weaknesses across areas of the COMLEX blueprint.
Because there is no longer a three-digit COMLEX Level 1 score, students should focus on achieving consistent competency across the tested material rather than maximizing a numerical result.
What is the COMLEX Level 1 pass rate?
Although COMLEX Level 1 results are reported as Pass or Fail rather than as a numerical score, the COMLEX Level 1 pass rate refers to the percentage of test-takers who pass the exam. Pass rates vary by year and are typically different for first-time test-takers and repeat test-takers. Students should review the latest official NBOME data for current pass rates.
How should I study for COMLEX Level 1?
A strong COMLEX Level 1 study plan typically combines targeted content review, practice questions, practice assessments, and dedicated preparation for osteopathic principles and OMM/OMT.
Your study plan should also change based on your performance. Instead of dividing your time equally across every subject, use question-bank and practice-exam results to identify your weakest areas and devote additional attention to those topics.
How should I use COMLEX Level 1 practice questions?
COMLEX Level 1 practice questions should be used to strengthen content knowledge, become familiar with COMLEX-style questions, and identify areas that require additional review. Carefully review both correct and incorrect answers, track patterns in your performance, and use those results to adjust your study plan.
How long is COMLEX Level 1?
COMLEX Level 1 is a one-day, eight-hour computer-based examination. The exam consists of two separately timed four-hour sessions and includes 320 questions.
Because of the length of the exam, preparation should include timed practice and strategies for maintaining concentration and pacing throughout the testing day.
What is the difference between COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1?
Both exams test foundational medical knowledge, but COMLEX Level 1 is specifically designed for osteopathic medical students and incorporates osteopathic principles, practice, and manipulative treatment.
There is substantial overlap in the foundational sciences tested by both examinations, which means students taking both exams can often coordinate much of their preparation while dedicating additional study time to COMLEX-specific concepts.
Is COMLEX Level 1 tutoring worth it?
COMLEX Level 1 tutoring can be especially helpful if you’re struggling with practice exams, falling behind on your study schedule, preparing after a previous unsuccessful attempt, having difficulty with OMM or other specific content areas, or simply aren’t sure where to focus your preparation.
With 1:1 tutoring, your study strategy can be built around your particular strengths, weaknesses, timeline, and performance rather than following a standardized program designed for every student.
Can a COMLEX Level 1 tutor help if I failed the exam?
Yes. Preparing for a retake should begin with understanding what contributed to the previous result.
A tutor can help review your prior preparation, practice performance, study habits, content gaps, and test-taking strategy before building a new plan. The goal should not simply be to study more, but to make meaningful changes to how you prepare for your next attempt.