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Episode Introduction:

The COMLEX licensing exam has changed over the last two years, and continues to evolve to best assess the competencies of osteopathic physicians to practice osteopathic medicine in the United States. Tune in to learn more about licensure exams, recent changes to the COMLEX exam, efforts to advocate for DO students and their qualifications, and how to excel in the residency application process.

Episode Summary:

In today's episode of POMA DOes… two third-year osteopathic medical students sit down with John Gimpel, DO, president and CEO of the NBOME, to discuss licensure exams. They discuss the importance of COMLEX for the osteopathic profession, recent changes to the COMLEX exam, and advocacy efforts that promote osteopathic physicians and their qualifications. They also explore ways for students to stand out in the residency application process so they can be happy and successful in their program to achieve their dream of being someone's osteopathic physician.

Key Takeaways:

• Licensure exams help protect the public to ensure people have demonstrated the competencies to enter their profession. COMLEX is designed specifically to assess the competencies required for the practice of osteopathic medicine.
• There are a number of state licensing boards across the country that only license DOs and require COMLEX.
• Specialty areas where DOs tend to gravitate (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, etc.) have proven they embrace DOs, their training and COMLEX.
• Exams aren't everything. Students can stand out in the residency application process by showcasing their community involvement, volunteerism, leadership positions, research, and what they personally bring to the table.
• Advocacy initiatives for DOs and their unique qualifications continue to be important. Any student who is discriminated against is encouraged to contact NBOME and be part of the solution.
• It's important to remember that there are unique and distinctive aspects to osteopathic education which is why the profession was founded.

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