COMLEX 3 before starting internship

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I am starting a D.O internship in Pennsylvania in July and heard that it was OK to take the COMLEX 3 before starting internship there. It's offered this June and I was thinking about taking it.
I want to get it out of the way.

Any reason why do you think I should take it this June or any reason why I shouldn't ???

Thanks in advance.

 

[bluegoose1]

Hi,

I took it back in December. On the application, it stated that I needed to be in my residency already. I also needed my Program Director's signature. Double check with NBOME though, as there have been some changes, such as the computerized version being offered, starting this summer.

 

[DrMom]

According to the NBOME, you can't take the COMLEX 3 until you've completed 6 months of your intership.