R156-67-302d. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-67-302(1)(f), the required licensing examination sequence is as follows:

  (a) the FLEX components I and II on which the applicant shall have achieved a score of not less than 75 on each component part;

  (b) the NBME examination parts I, II, and III on which the applicant shall achieve a passing score of not less than 75 on each part;

  (c) the USMLE, steps 1, 2 and 3 on which the applicant shall achieve a score of not less than 75 on each step;

  (d) the LMCC examination, Parts 1 and 2;

  (e) the NBME part I or the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II or the USMLE step 2 and the NBME part III or the USMLE step 3;

  (f) the FLEX component 1 and the USMLE step 3; or

  (g) the NBME part I or the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II or the USMLE step 2 and the FLEX component 2.

  (h) In accordance with Subsection 58-67-302.5(1)(g), all applicants who are foreign medical graduates shall pass the FMGEMS unless they pass the USMLE steps 1 and 2.

  (i) Candidates who fail any combination of the USMLE, FLEX and NBME three times must provide a narrative regarding the failure and may be requested to meet with the Board and Division.

  (2) In accordance with Subsections 58-67-302(1)(g) and (2)(e), an applicant may be required to take the SPEX examination if the applicant:

  (a) has not practiced in the past five years;

  (b) has had disciplinary action within the past five years; or

  (c) has had a substance abuse disorder or physical or mental impairment within the past five years which may affect the applicant's ability to safely practice.

  (3) In accordance with Subsection (2) above, the passing score on the SPEX examination is 75.