Policy Statement

Students must provide their own device(s) capable of performing daily curricular activities. Devices must have wireless capability and the ability to run Microsoft Office 365 applications. Students cannot use smartphones, tablets, or tablet hybrids to take assessments.

A curriculum technology fee will be assessed each semester for technical support to assist medical students with instructional hardware and software connectivity issues. Repairs and troubleshooting for student-owned devices will not be provided.

Required Laptop Specs

• Devices (REQUIRED by VidaNova/NBME)
  • Traditional Windows Laptops (Lenovo/Dell/HP), Surface Pro / MacBook
• Devices (NOT Supported by VidaNova/NBME)
  • Tablets/iPads/ASUS Laptops with touchpad/touchscreen / NON-Pro Surface devices / Chromebooks
• Operating System
  • Windows 11
  • Mac OS 11 (Big Sur) or higher
  • Chrome OS does not work with NBME
• Hardware
  • Memory 16GB or higher
  • A standard processor (Intel i5 or equivalent)
  • Hard drive: 256GB SSD or higher
  • Wireless abgn
  • Webcam and microphone

History

Approved: CCC, May 19, 2020
Updated: June 29, 2026