COMSAE
The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Self-Assessment Examination () Phase 1, Form 107 , is a self-assessment tool designed to help students gauge their readiness for the COMLEX-USA Level 1 . Exam Structure & Scoring
COMSAE Form 107: The Ultimate Breakdown, Score Predictions, and High-Yield Strategies
- Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OPP) (Approx. 15-20%): This is the hallmark distinction from the USMLE. Form 107 heavily tests somatic dysfunction (TART: Tenderness, Asymmetry, Range of motion, Tissue texture change), high-yield OMM techniques (e.g., muscle energy, counterstrain, HVLA), Chapman’s reflexes, and viscerosomatic reflexes.
- Clinical Presentation & Organ Systems: The exam is systems-based, with a heavier weighting on:
Form 107 is known for specific high-yield concentrations that distinguish it from other forms: Neuroanatomy Focus
2. Longer, More Ambiguous Vignettes