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.
Form 107 is frequently used by medical schools as a baseline or "readiness" exam. Key areas often tested on this form include: COMSAE Scoring & Reporting - NBOME comsae form 107
Take the exam in a quiet room, adhering to time limits. Do not use external resources. Which seated treatment position facilitates this segment
Based on student recalls, these topics appear disproportionately on Form 107: Do not use external resources
organizes the exam into 10 categories that represent how patients present in a clinical setting:
While not NBOME-affiliated, resources such as COMBANK, COMQUEST, UWorld, and AMBOSS offer valuable practice questions and score prediction tools. The AMBOSS COMLEX Score Predictor, for example, allows you to enter your practice exam results from COMSAE forms and other assessments to predict your exam score.