AAOMS will offer the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Examination in February and July, granting training programs an enhanced method to evaluate candidates for positions.
The exam is open to all dental students interested in applying to oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies and allows applicants to measure their understanding of basic science. Please note AAOMS now limits the number of times the Comprehensive Basic Science Examination can be taken to six. After completion, applicants will receive an electronic score report from National Board of Medical Examiners within 30 days. A copy of the score report also will be provided to AAOMS.
Register for the Exam
Registration for the July 19, 2025 exam will open in March.
Resources
Test center assignments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A delay in scheduling can mean your test center of choice may be unavailable, and you may have to travel a farther distance to find an available seat.
- NBME subject examinations
- Subject exam content and sample items
- Scheduling, test day policies and procedures
Exam Dates
July 19, 2025
For ADA accommodations, contact [email protected] within one week of registering for the exam.
Cancelation Request
A processing fee of $75 will be charged per registrant for cancellations received by June 1, 2025. Cancellations received after June 1 are not eligible for a refund. Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected]. No refunds will be provided to no-shows.
Exam Location
Exam Fee
$400
Subject to change. Payment in full must accompany each online registration.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Comprehensive Basic Science Examination
Number of items: 200
Exam length: 5 hours, 15 minutes (includes a 15-minute optional break)*
*All web examinations are preceded by a tutorial that adds 15 minutes to the exam length.
*All incidents that occur during an exam must be reported to AAOMS at [email protected] within 10 days of the exam.
*Examinees may sit for the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Examination through AAOMS only six times.
