{"id":2571,"date":"2019-01-10T19:46:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T19:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2026-09-01T11:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:33:18","slug":"top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Tips You Should Know About COMLEX-USA\u00ae Level 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1\/#Tip_1_Should_you_take_both_USMLE%C2%AE_and_COMLEX-USA%C2%AE\" >Tip 1: Should you take both&nbsp;USMLE\u00ae&nbsp;and COMLEX-USA\u00ae?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1\/#Tip_2_The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Taking_Both_COMLEX-USA_and_USMLE\" >Tip 2: The Pros and Cons of Taking Both COMLEX-USA and USMLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1\/#Tip_3_How_to_Prepare_for_COMLEX-USA%C2%AE_Level_1\" >Tip 3: How to Prepare for COMLEX-USA\u00ae Level 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1\/#Additional_COMLEX_Resources\" >Additional COMLEX Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/top-3-tips-you-should-know-about-comlex-usa-level-1\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbome.org\/exams-assessments\/comlex-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COMLEX-USA\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp;Level 1 measures your knowledge of the biomedical sciences relevant to solving clinical problems and promoting osteopathic medical care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_1_Should_you_take_both_USMLE%C2%AE_and_COMLEX-USA%C2%AE\"><\/span>Tip 1: Should you take both&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/usmle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USMLE<\/a>\u00ae&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbome.org\/assessments\/comlex-usa\/\">COMLEX-USA<\/a>\u00ae?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To obtain physician licensure from an osteopathic school, you must take and pass all three levels of the COMLEX-USA. Some osteopathic schools are now requiring that their students also take the USMLE, so make sure you check your school\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_2_The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Taking_Both_COMLEX-USA_and_USMLE\"><\/span>Tip 2: The Pros and Cons of Taking Both COMLEX-USA and USMLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your school does not require the USMLE, you may still consider taking the test. Most residency programs accept both COMLEX-USA and USMLE, however, you should check with the individual programs as this may determine whether you have to also take this exam. Taking the USMLE might also be beneficial as residency programs can compare your scores with those of your allopathic peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that these exams are expensive. Make sure you are prepared and feel confident that you can do well. Osmosis\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/library\/do\">comprehensive content library<\/a> and powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/features\/study-schedule\">study schedule tool<\/a> can help you get organized and stay on track so you\u2019re using your study time most efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tip_3_How_to_Prepare_for_COMLEX-USA%C2%AE_Level_1\"><\/span>Tip 3: How to Prepare for COMLEX-USA\u00ae Level 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of your decision, the content covered on COMLEX-USA Level 1 spans the same content covered in the USMLE Step 1, so it\u2019s more than okay to use the same resources. Remember, Level 1 tests your foundational knowledge of the basic sciences. Osmosis videos along with accompanying flashcards are a great way to review foundational concepts in an easy, digestible (and joyful!) format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key difference is that Level 1 also covers Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or OMM. Not only does Osmosis include over 3,300 board practice questions, it also has over 340 OMM questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maximize your studying, follow these three easy steps using Osmosis\u2019 content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch a video (before and after lecture) to get a solid foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review with flashcards to help you with long term retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply what you\u2019ve learned using case-based practice questions to test and strengthen your understanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clinician&amp;apos;s Corner: 5 steps to acing the USMLE step 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eWAeUR2kfFk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>USMLE\u00ae is a joint program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). COMLEX-USA\u00ae is a registered trademark of The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. None of the trademark holders are endorsed by nor affiliated with Osmosis or this website.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_COMLEX_Resources\"><\/span>Additional COMLEX Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/students\/preparing-for-comlex-exams\/comlex-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on the COMLEX-USA\u00ae Level 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbome.org\/exams-assessments\/comlex-usa\/comlex-usa-level-1\/exam-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know what to expect on Exam Day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>COMLEX-USA Level 1 assesses foundational biomedical science knowledge in the context of clinical problem-solving and osteopathic medical care.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osteopathic students should review their school requirements and prospective residency programs when considering whether to take both COMLEX-USA and USMLE.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 1 preparation overlaps substantially with foundational science review while also requiring focused study of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combining videos, flashcards, and case-based practice questions supports a learn-review-apply study approach.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A structured study schedule can help students organize board preparation and use limited study time more efficiently.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/DO\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Get\u00a0your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\/do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">f<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ree trial<\/a>\u00a0now to\u00a0discover why millions of clinicians and caregivers love learning by Osmosis.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for COMLEX-USA Level 1 requires a strong foundation in biomedical sciences plus dedicated OMM review. 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