Passed All Parts of NBEO
| Class of | MCO Pass Rate | National Pass | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100.00% | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 94.29% | 92.09% | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 97.14% | 90.92% | 6.22% |
| 2016 | 94.12% | 83.78% | 10.34% |
| 2015 | 78.95% | 84.89% | -5.94% |
Part I: Applied Basic Science
| Class of | MCO First Time Takers Pass Rate | National Pass | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91.67% | 74.66% | 17.01% |
| 2018 | 74.29% | 72.93% | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 97.14% | 78.82% | 18.32% |
| 2016 | 94.12% | 76.35% | 17.77% |
| 2015 | 76.32% | 77.56% | -1.24% |
Part II: Patient Assessment and Management (PAM)
| Class of | MCO First Time Takers Pass Rate | National Pass Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100.00% | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2018 | 91.43% | 89.96% | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 97.14% | 89.26% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | 100% | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2015 | 100% | 87.00% | 13.00% |
Part III: Patient Care / Clinical Skills Exam
| Class of | MCO First Time Takers Pass Rate | National Pass Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 94.44% | 83.88% | 10.56% |
| 2018 | 74.29% | 75.97% | -1.68% |
| 2017 | 57.14% | 79.05% | -21.91% |
| 2016 | 85.29% | 81.34% | 3.95% |
| 2015 | 62.16% | 85.86% | -23.70% |
“For more information, please consult the National Board of Examiners in Optometry’s 2018–2019 Institutional Yearly Performance Report.”
