The closure of Prometric testing centers across the US has meant that those who intended to complete the NBDE Part I prior to its discontinuation face severe obstacles through no fault of their own. The JCNDE continues to be responsive to the time-sensitive challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The following decisions have been made:
- The JCNDE will extend the discontinuation date of the NBDE Part I to October 31, 2020 (i.e., a period of 3 months). This change applies ONLY to candidates trained by CODA-accredited institutions. Candidates trained by non-accredited institutions would still be subject to the discontinuation date identified previously (June 1, 2020).
- The JCNDE will maintain the current INBDE launch date (August 1, 2020).
- The JCNDE will maintain the current NBDE Part II discontinuation date (July 31, 2022).