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Qualifying Examination (QE)

The NBVME, in cooperation with the National Board of Medical Examiners, administers the Qualifying Examination (QE) for use in the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE), a certification program for graduates of non-accredited veterinary colleges offered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. The QE is required for all PAVE candidates. It covers basic science or pre-clinical subjects taught in the first three years of the curriculum of accredited veterinary schools, but not addressed directly on the NAVLE. The 300 item computer-based multiple choice examination has five broad content areas: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, and pathology.

The Qualifying Examination was first administered in August 2002. Beginning with the August 2004 examination, the QE has been administered via the internet using web-based testing. The QE is offered three times per year.

All candidates taking the QE must agree with a confidentiality statement before they are able to take the examination. See the Irregular Behavior page for more information.