The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Self-Assessment Examination (COMSAE) is a series of practice exams produced by the NBOME (National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners). These are not the same as COMATs (subject exams) or the real COMLEX. COMSAEs are designed to simulate the length, style, and content of the COMLEX, with a heavy emphasis on osteopathic principles and practice (OPP), clinical presentation, and the unique "double-jump" logic of COMLEX questions.
Medical schools typically require students to achieve a specific COMSAE score (often >450 or >400 depending on the school) before granting a "sitting ticket" for the actual COMLEX. Form 107 was introduced as a newer iteration, replacing older retired forms, and has quickly gained notoriety. comsae form 107
Earlier forms (102, 103) frequently asked straightforward OMM treatment questions (e.g., "Which technique treats a Type I somatic dysfunction?"). Form 107 focuses on diagnosis through motion testing—think Fryette’s principles in complex clinical scenarios. You’ll see questions like: “Patient has sidebending left with rotation left at L2. Which seated treatment position facilitates this segment?” This requires two steps: diagnose the dysfunction type, then apply biomechanics. Scope & Objectives