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Very little is known about the NPLEX exam, and it has been called a mystery by those outside the naturopathic community. No external review has been conducted on the NPLEX to assess whether examinees can safely and effectively diagnose and treat disease using established medical standards. The exam
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Part I is a biomedical sciences examination which consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. Eligibility for the exam requires completion of biomedical sciences coursework at a CNME-approved naturopathic medicine program. The exam is stated to cover the following topics:
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Part II is a three-day, examination of naturopathic clinical sciences; it includes 3 main sections and 2 electives, organized in clinical cases with several multiple-choice questions about each case. The exam is stated to cover the following topics:
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