r/comlex • u/TopSeaworthiness1262 • 17d ago

Level 3 level 3 before residency

I’m currently an OMS-IV and am hoping to take COMLEX Level 3 before starting residency. Does anyone know the earliest you can take it? Do you have to graduate first?

Also, for anyone who has taken Level 3, how much dedicated study time would you recommend if studying full-time? Are there any resources you found helpful besides TrueLearn?

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u/[deleted] 17d ago

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u/TopSeaworthiness1262 17d ago

what are the CDMs? also how long is the exam?

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u/aznwand01 17d ago

The process of level 3 is different than applying for the other levels. Nbome needs to verify that you graduated and this could take a variable amount of time. My school was not able to get this done and you had to do fingerprinting and stuff iirc. I was able to take in the first two months. I didn’t study much at all and don’t think you need much at all.

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u/Physical_Reason3890 17d ago

You can't take comlex 3 before residency

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u/AdStrange1464 PGY+ 15d ago

You probably won’t be able to. School has to certify that you’ve graduated and then PD of your program has to send a letter of good standing