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

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-68-302(1)(g), the required licensing examination sequence is the following:

  (a) the NBOME parts I, II and III;

  (b) the NBOME parts I, II and the NBOME COMPLEX 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 on which the applicant shall achieve a score of not less than 75 on each component;

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

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

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

  (i) 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;

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

  (k) the NBME part I or the USMLE step 1 and the NBME part II or 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 provide a narrative regarding the failure and may be requested to meet with the Board and Division.

  (2) In accordance with Subsections 58-68-302(1)(g), (2)(c) and (3)(d), 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 use disorder, 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.

  (4) In accordance with Subsection 58-68-302(2)(c), the medical specialty certification shall be current certification in an AOA, ABMS, or AAPS member specialty board.