I'm a 3rd yr student in the process of getting accommodations for Part 1 in March 2025. To anyone else seeking accommodations, I wanted to give a warning. The NBEO is requesting likely illegal information for accommodations.
The NBEO already requests a frankly absurd amount of information. They also take the scummy practice of not allowing candidates to apply for accommodations prior to registering and paying $1500 for this exam. This makes them feel that they have no choice but to do as the NBEO asks.
However, they are also requesting OAT scores. This is the possibly illegal part. Long post below!
According to the American's with Disabilities Act guidelines on test taking accommodations, "A person with a history of academic success may still be a person with a disability who is entitled to testing accommodations under the ADA". Thus, academic history must not be taken into account when looking at evidence for a disability. Requesting these scores is exceptionally ableist. It notably is also NOT an acceptable form of documentation to prove a disability. Non disabled test takers don't have to submit their OAT scores to prove they qualify for the Boards. Why should I?
I decided to submit my documentation without OAT scores. I received back the following email from an NBEO rep, who I shall call M.
Concerned, I decided that I wanted to know why and how the scores were used.
Yesterday, I received a response that essentially summed up to the good old "if all your friends jump off a bridge, would you?" Just because they are requesting this of everyone does not make it okay. They, notably, did *not* answer me on what the scores were used for.
I decided to ask *yet again* for clarification on how and why these scores were used.
Today, I received an email saying they were looking at my request. This is the second time that they have not answered me on what the scores are used for. This is shady behaviour that makes me believe they are used to deny people their legal right to accommodations.
I have replied yet again asking what the scores are used for. As of now, there is no reply.
I have given the NBEO every opportunity to explain what the scores are used for, other than denying people. I don't want people to be denied their right. If you have sufficient documentation of your disability and the NBEO has denied you without telling you why, I would consider filing a complaint with the ADA. And to those applying for this cycle, don't give them your scores. This is disgusting behaviour.
Link to ADA sources: https://www.ada.gov/resources/testing-accommodations/
Link to file a complaint: https://civilrights.justice.gov/report/
!!! NOTE !!!!! I believe the USMLE *may* do the same!! This applies to ANYONE!!
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Got my scores for boards and I passed Part 3 on my second attempt. So now I wait for the state board to send me confirmation and I send in a fee and I'll be a licensed optometrist.
Been working at this since I decided at 15 years old. 11 years in the making. ✌️
I can finally sleep well for maybe the first since March.
I haven't been on steam in 3 years 4 years down to the month lmao and I completely forgot some games I purchased for myself during a sale and went full 👀 why are these in my library, who did this?
It was me, I did this.
Lmao I guess I finally have the time to play games now.
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Graduation is today. This shit is wild. Still need to shower and put on a new face but like wow the end of 4 years huh? 8 (7.5) years of college? It's gonna be over just like that and I'm probably never gonna see many of my classmates again? Unless I do national conventions. This happens every year? Who allowed this?
A friend was talking about it and got me in an emotion.
Editing my part 3 script to add in more detail for the stations I didn’t do well in. At least I’m not starting from scratch and most of it’s still rattling around in my head. Still feels like I’m moving backwards.
Emailed potential employer to let them know about delay in licensing, not sure if they will still want me or not, but I feel like I have to be honest because ...ethics in health care.
