California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Medical Unit · QME Competency Examination Information Booklet, revised February 2025, currently linked by DWC as of October 19, 2026. Its outline reflects the 2022–2023 occupational analysis. No separate examination-effective date or numerical domain weights are stated. The assigned Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) label maps to this California examination preceding QME appointment.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• DWC Qualified medical evaluator process
• QME Competency Examination Information Booklet, revised February 2025
• DWC now accepting applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator examination
• Title 8, §10682: Physicians’ Reports as Evidence
• Title 8, §9792.21: Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
• Title 8, §9792.21.1: Medical Evidence Search Sequence
• Title 8, §35.5: Evaluation and Reporting Guidelines
• Physician’s Guide to Medical Practice in the California Workers’ Compensation System, Fourth Edition, 2016
• Title 8, §9785: Reporting Duties of the Primary Treating Physician
• Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities, January 2005
• DWC FAQs on applying the permanent disability rating schedule
• Title 8, §10133.31: Supplemental Job Displacement Nontransferable Voucher
• Hernandez, ADJ13081167, WCAB panel decision, January 16, 2026
• Escobedo v. Marshalls, WCAB en banc decision, 2005
• White, ADJ16147948, WCAB panel decision, January 26, 2026
• Nunes, WCAB en banc decision, June 22, 2023
• WCAB en banc decisions
• Title 8, §35: Exchange of Information and Ex Parte Communications
• Title 8, §38: Medical Evaluation Time Frames and Extensions
• Title 8, §41: Ethical Requirements
• Title 8, §40: Disclosure Requirements—Injured Workers
• Title 8, §9793: Definitions
• Title 8, §39.5: Retention of Records by QMEs