LAC 46:XLV.387. Restriction, Limitation on Examinations

A. An applicant who has failed to attain a passing score upon taking Step 2 or Step 3 of the USMLE more than three times, or who has failed to attain a passing score upon taking Part 2 or Part 3 of the NBME more than three times, or who has failed to attain a passing score upon taking any component of the FLEX more than three times, or who has failed to attain a passing score upon taking Level 2 or Level 3 of the COMLEX-USA or its predecessor, the NBOME or any combination thereof more than three times, shall thereafter be deemed ineligible for licensing. The limitation stated herein with respect to the taking of the USMLE shall be applicable when such examination is taken as a component of obtaining a Standard ECFMG Certificate.