Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX USA) Practice

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the COMLEX-USA with quizzes featuring flashcards and multiple-choice questions, each with hints and explanations. Gear up for your osteopathic medicine exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

In what year did Louisiana accept the COMLEX examination?

1962
2001
1910
1892

The correct answer is: 2001

Louisiana's acceptance of the COMLEX examination in 2001 marked a significant point in the state's medical licensing process, as it allowed osteopathic physicians to be recognized and to practice within the state more effectively. This integration indicated a growing acknowledgment of the value of osteopathic training and the importance of the COMLEX for ensuring a standardized assessment of physicians' competencies. Prior to 2001, osteopathic candidates in Louisiana may have had to navigate a more complex or separate path for licensure compared to their allopathic counterparts. The acceptance of the COMLEX aligned Louisiana with other states that recognized the examination, thus facilitating a more unified framework for medical licensure that benefits both practitioners and patients. The other dates mentioned do not correlate with the acceptance of the COMLEX in Louisiana. The years 1962, 1910, and 1892 are significant in various historical contexts but not relevant to the specific moment when Louisiana officially recognized the COMLEX examination for licensure.