Dimension 1 – Competency Domains

COMPETENCY DOMAINS are related sets of foundational abilities representing the required elements and outcomes that define knowledge, skills, experience, attitudes, values, behaviors, and established professional standards. They constitute a general descriptive framework for the practice of osteopathic medicine. Required elements articulate the essential foundational specifications, including specific, definable knowledge, skills, experiences, attitudes, values, and/or behaviors that make up the standards for the competency domain. Measured outcomes can be directly assessed in a reliable manner in the assessments that make up the COMLEX-USA examination program.

Minimum Content for Dimension 1	Percentage
1. Osteopathic Principles, Practice, and Manipulative Treatment	10%
2. Osteopathic Patient Care and Procedural Skills	25%
3. Application of Knowledge for Osteopathic Medical Practice	30%
4. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement in Osteopathic Medical Practice	5%
5. Interpersonal and Communication Skills in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine	10%
6. Professionalism in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine	5%
7. Systems-Based Practice in Osteopathic Medicine	5%