| Special Purpose Exam (SPEX) |
Special Purpose Exam (SPEX)The SPEX is a one-day, computer-administered examination consisting of eight blocks (50 questions in each block) which is administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. The SPEX exam is a competency exam which tests “general” medical knowledge. Some states require the SPEX exam for medical licensure if a physician has ceased to practice medicine, if the physician is not certified or recertified or if the physician has not completed an accredited training program within the last 10 years. Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. |