COMSAE Phase 2
About COMSAE Phase 2
The content of COMSAE Phase 2 aligns with the test specifications of COMLEX-USA Level 2, and is based on the same content outline, which consists of seven Dimension 1 (Competency Domain) categories and ten Dimension 2 (Clinical Presentation) categories. By taking COMSAE Phase 2, candidates can better understand their level of knowledge of fundamental clinical sciences and osteopathic principles and practice.
Evaluation Components
Dimension 1 of the COMLEX-USA blueprint consists of seven Competency Domains—related sets of foundational abilities representing the required elements and outcomes that define osteopathic knowledge, skills, experience, attitudes, values, behaviors, and established professional standards.
Dimension 1: Competency Domains | Minimum % Level 2-CE |
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1. Osteopathic Principles, Practice, and Manipulative Treatment | 10% |
2. Osteopathic Patient Care and Procedural Skills | 30% |
3. Application of Knowledge for Osteopathic Medical Practice | 26% |
3.1 Foundational Biomedical Sciences Knowledge Base | 25% |
4. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement in Osteopathic Medical Practice | 5% |
5. Interpersonal and Communication Skills in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine | 7% |
6. Professionalism in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine | 8% |
7. Systems-Based Practice in Osteopathic Medicine | 4% |
Dimension 2 consists of 10 Clinical Presentations, which represent the manner in which a particular patient, group of patients, or a community presents for osteopathic medical care.
Dimension 2: Clinical Presentations | Minimum % Level 2-CE |
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1. Community Health and Patient Presentations Related to Wellness | 12% |
2. Human Development, Reproduction, and Sexuality | 5% |
3. Endocrine System and Metabolism | 5% |
4. Nervous System and Mental Health | 10% |
5. Musculoskeletal System | 13% |
6. Genitourinary/Renal System and Breasts | 5% |
7. Gastrointestinal System and Nutritional Health | 10% |
8. Circulatory and Hematologic Systems | 10% |
9. Respiratory System | 10% |
10. Integumentary System | 5% |
Examination Disciplines
Questions in the COMSAE Phase 2 examinations are classified according to clinical science disciplines: