Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025 Sets New Standard for First-Time Success on Key Medical Licensing Exam
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) is proud to announce that its student doctors have achieved the highest pass rate in the nation for first-time test takers on the Comprehensive Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 exam for the class of 2025, administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). This outstanding achievement highlights SHSU-COM’s commitment to its mission of expanding exceptional healthcare access to rural communities and addressing the shortage of primary care physicians in Texas.
The COMLEX-USA Level 1 exam is a critical milestone in the journey to becoming a licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), assessing the foundational medical knowledge necessary for clinical practice. More than 99% of SHSU-COM Class of 2025 passed the examination on the first attempt during the testing cycle from May 2023 through April 2024* with every student doctor passing by the second attempt.
“Achieving the nation’s highest first-time pass rate on COMLEX-USA Level 1 is a remarkable reflection of the hard work and commitment of our student doctors, our faculty and staff, as well as the strength of our curriculum,” said Dr. Thomas Mohr, DO, dean of SHSU-COM. “This milestone not only validates the quality of education we provide but also reinforces our mission to produce skilled and compassionate osteopathic physicians who will be equipped to serve their communities with distinction.”
Earlier this year, SHSU-COM was awarded “Accreditation with Exceptional Outcomes,” by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). SHSU-COM is the first and only new osteopathic medical school to have ever achieved the highest level of approval. This accomplishment positions SHSU-COM as a leader in osteopathic medical education and highlights its focus on preparing future physicians to excel in a dynamic healthcare landscape.
*This information reflects NBOME data from all first-time test takers from the COM who elected to take the examination during the test cycle reported above.
