HEALTH PROFESSION SERVICES

In addition to collaborating with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to co-sponsor the USMLE®, NBME works with a number of other health profession organizations, providing assessment and consultative services to meet their needs.

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How We Work

Whether it's helping develop and deliver an in-training exam or providing expert consultation for specialized projects related to medical education, testing, and research, NBME welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with organizations that serve health professionals on their educational journey.

We draw on our expertise in test development and psychometrics to provide services to medical specialty boards and societies, and allied health professional organizations throughout the United States. 

 

Our Services

Learn more about the services provided by NBME and view a full list of our collaborators below.

Test Development
We provide test development services to help organizations plan and develop the appropriate content for their exam.
Research and Consultation
Our research specialists offer support for organizations with unique measurement concerns or questions that require focused investigation or experimentation.
Scoring & Psychometrics
We provide comprehensive support for the psychometric, technical data analysis, and reporting needs of each client.
Customer Services & Resource Center
The Customer Services & Resource Center provides registration and customer support, including test administration support.
Test Delivery
Our test delivery capabilities assist organizations in selecting and setting up the ideal delivery method for their exam.
Educational Services
We offer consultative services for educators and item writers, including workshops focused on multiple-choice question writing and psychometrics.

Our Collaborators

NBME works with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to co-sponsor the USMLE and the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) to develop the Health & Wellness Coach Certifying Examination.

Federation of State Medical Boards
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching

Other Organizations that Work with NBME

Click the links below to learn more about other organizations that currently work with NBME.