What is the palm vein recognition technology and how will it affect candidates sitting for the NAPLEX or MPJE?
Effective May 3, 2010, individuals sitting for the NAPLEX or MPJE will encounter a new security feature, palm vein recognition, when checking in for their examinations at Pearson VUE testing centers. Palm vein recognition works by scanning the veins inside the hand a few inches above a sensor to create a digital template that represents an individual’s unique vein pattern. Palm vein patterns will be recorded when candidates arrive at the testing center to enroll for their examination‚ then matched when candidates return to the testing room after a break. Palm vein patterns will also be compared with those of other test takers to allow Pearson VUE to find people who may have tested under multiple names or identities. For first-time test takers, palm vein patterns will be taken instead of fingerprints. If a candidate has provided his or her digital fingerprint at a previous examination appointment, he or she will provide a fingerprint match prior to using the palm vein recognition system
