R156-68-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

(1) Under Subsection 58-68-302(1)(g), the required licensing examination sequence is as follows: (a) the NBOME parts I, II, and III; (b) the NBOME parts I and II, and the NBOME COMLEX Level III; (c) the NBOME part I, and the NBOME COMLEX Level II and III; (d) the NBOME COMLEX Level I, II, and III; (e) the FLEX components I and II, with a score of not less than 75 on each component; (f) the NBME examination parts I, II, and III, with a passing score on each part; (g) the USMLE steps 1, 2, and 3, with a passing score on each step; (h) the LMCC examination, Parts 1 and 2; (i)(i) the NBME part I; (ii) the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II; (iii) the USMLE step 2 and the NBME part III; or (iv) the USMLE step 3; (j) the FLEX component 1 and the USMLE step 3; or (k)(i) the NBME part I; or (ii) the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II; or (iii) the USMLE step 2 and the FLEX component 2. (l) A candidate who fails any combination of the USMLE, FLEX, NBME and NBOME three times shall submit to the Division a narrative regarding the failure, and may be required to meet with the Division or the Board. (2) Under Subsections 58-68-302(1)(f) and (h) and 58-1-401(2)(d), the Division may require an applicant to pass the SPEX examination with a score of not less than 75, if within the past five years the applicant: (a) has not practiced; (b) has had disciplinary action; or (c) has had a substance use disorder or physical or mental impairment that may affect the applicant's ability to safely practice. (3) Under Subsection 58-68-302(2)(c), the medical specialty certification shall be current certification in an AOA, ABMS, or AAPS member specialty board.