1. (1) Under Subsection 58-68-302(1)(g), the required licensing examination sequence is as follows:

   1. (a) the NBOME parts I, II, and III;
   2. (b) the NBOME parts I and II, and the NBOME COMLEX Level III;
   3. (c) the NBOME part I, and the NBOME COMLEX Level II and III;
   4. (d) the NBOME COMLEX Level I, II, and III;
   5. (e) the FLEX components I and II, with a score of not less than 75 on each component;
   6. (f) the NBME examination parts I, II, and III, with a passing score on each part;
   7. (g) the USMLE steps 1, 2, and 3, with a passing score on each step;

   8. (h) the LMCC examination, Parts 1 and 2;

      1. (i)(i) the NBME part I;
      2. (ii) the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II;
      3. (iii) the USMLE step 2 and the NBME part III; or
      4. (iv) the USMLE step 3;
   9. (j) the FLEX component 1 and the USMLE step 3; or

   10. (k)(i) the NBME part I; or

       1. (ii) the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II; or
       2. (iii) the USMLE step 2 and the FLEX component 2.
       3. (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. (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:

   1. (a) has not practiced;
   2. (b) has had disciplinary action; or
   3. (c) has had a substance use disorder or physical or mental impairment that may affect the applicant's ability to safely practice.
3. (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.

KEY: osteopaths, licensing, osteopathic physician

Date of Last Change: January 12, 2023

Notice of Continuation: October 31, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-68-101