Students are required to pass COMLEX Level 1 CE, COMLEX Level 2 CE and COMLEX Level 2 PE of the National Board of Osteopathic Examiners (NBOME) in order to graduate from OU-HCOM.

If the student fails the exam again, he/she is required to meet with the CORE Assistant Dean and CORE Administrator and the CSP to set up a new remediation/board preparation proposal, which may include repeating selected core rotations or ceasing rotations in order to study. Failure of COMLEX Level 2 CE for the fourth time is grounds for dismissal from the College and ultimately problems with licensure in the state of Ohio.

All Year 4 students are encouraged to take the COMLEX Level 2 PE no later than the end of December after successfully completing the Year 3 OSCE. If a student fails the initial COMLEX Level 2 PE, he/she is required to meet with the CSP, CORE Assistant Dean and CORE Administrator to set up a remediation/board preparation program. The student is not permitted to register for the retake until the board preparation program is approved by the Dean.

If the student fails the exam again, he/she may not continue with clinical rotations as planned. The student is required to meet with the CSP, the CORE Assistant Dean and Administrator to set up a new remediation/board preparation proposal that will be approved by the Dean. Failure of COMLEX Level 2 PE for the fourth time is grounds for dismissal from the College.

If the Office of Student Affairs has not received notification that a student has passed. COMLEX Level 2 CE and COMLEX Level 2 PE in time to clear that student for graduation (usually one week prior to graduation) that student may be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies but will not receive a diploma until all graduation requirements are complete.