COMLEX Level 1

COMLEX Level 1

COMLEX Level 1 is a problem and symptom based exam that integrates foundational biomedical sciences with other areas of medical knowledge relevant to solving clinical problems. Competency assessment occurs in the context of clinical and patient presentations and system based practices as required for entry into the practice of general osteopathic medicine. The exam consists of two computer based testing session, each for four hours. It contains 352 questions related to diverse clinical and patient presentations and seven defined competency domains for osteopathic medical practice. Although a challenging exam, COMLEX Level 1 preparations doesn’t have to be. Join our platform and find the support you need to suceed!

Anatomy
Behavioral Science
Biochemistry

Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology

Physiology
Public Health
Osteopathic Principles

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Philip Tisdall, MD, award-winning teacher and published author, trained at the Mayo Clinic and is a diplomat of the American Board of Pathology (AP and CP).

He is a dynamic and engaging speaker who helps students understand how to correlate the basic sciences and apply them to the essential thought processes of clinical medicine.

Dr. Tisdall received his MD from the University of Alberta, where he was the recipient of the gold medal in surgery and the MacKenzie award for History and Physical examination. Students praise him for his insight and ability to make complex material clear and memorable.

Mary Ruebush, PhD, is one of the nation’s most experienced instructors in Microbiology and Immunology for USMLE Step 1 review.

Dr. Ruebush received her PhD from the University of Georgia and has taught Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Pathology at Bowman-Gray Medical School, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Montana State University, where she received Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

Jack Wilson received his PhD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is a Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN, where he has taught all the disciplines of Anatomy for 45 years.

He has received over 70 teaching awards and written 45 published papers, abstracts, and books.

Dr. Wilson has been active in teaching USMLE Step 1 review courses for Anatomy for over 25 years. Students have consistently recognized his ability to present Step 1 Clinical Anatomy in a concise way for success on Step 1.