Building an Assessment Framework with National Benchmarking and Data-Driven Student Support | Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas Health Science University
Learn how Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine leveraged NBME® Customized Assessment Services (CAS) to establish a data-informed assessment framework, benchmark student performance against national data, support curriculum review, and strengthen student preparedness for COMLEX Level 1.
A Primer for Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education
This module, featuring Christopher Runyon, Ph.D., is designed specifically for faculty members to empower them to confidently integrate generative AI into teaching practices and leverage AI to support assessment efforts.
Validity Theory and Practice in Medical Education
This module, facilitated by Monica Cuddy, Ph.D., focuses on the foundational concepts of validity in assessment, helping learners develop, evaluate, and apply validity arguments and evidence to create trustworthy, defensible assessments that support meaningful educational decisions.
Data-Driven Support for Earlier Step 1 Readiness | Creighton University School of Medicine
Discover how Creighton University School of Medicine implemented an early assessment strategy to identify knowledge gaps months before dedicated study, helping students make more informed decisions about their USMLE® Step 1 preparation.
From Data to Action: Interpreting Score Reports and Dashboards
This module, facilitated by Mara Sadtler, Ph.D., focuses on the foundational concepts needed to interpret assessment score reports and dashboards, helping faculty make sense of scores, benchmarks, trends, and performance data to support informed educational decisions.
Using Predictive Analytics to Enhance Advising and Career Planning | Indiana University School of Medicine
Learn how Indiana University School of Medicine used predictive analytics to give students earlier insight into USMLE® Step 2 CK readiness and support advising, career planning, and student success.
Standardizing Preclinical Assessment Across Multiple Learning Pathways | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Learn how Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) uses assessments to objectively evaluate student performance across multiple campuses and learning pathways while supporting student progress and readiness for the next phase of training.
Strengthening Assessment Quality Through International Collaboration | National Center for Independent Examination (NCIE), Kazakhstan
Discover how Kazakhstan’s National Center for Independent Examination (NCIE) incorporated best practices to expand its assessment expertise and provide learners with an internationally benchmarked measure of medical knowledge.
Advancing Assessment Quality Through Item-Writing Workshops and Faculty Development | Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) School of Medicine
Learn how Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) School of Medicine invested in faculty development to strengthen item-writing expertise, enhance curricular assessments, and support greater consistency across examinations.
Assessment for Learning in Medical Education: Supporting Students’ Growth and Development
Learn about the impact of formative assessment — also known as assessment for learning — on medical education and discover strategies for implementing this approach within your own curriculum to support student growth and development.
Using NBME INSIGHTS® to Support Student Success: Expert Advice from MELS
Learn practical tips from the Medical Education Learning Specialists (MELS) group on how to get the most out of the INSIGHTS dashboard, from integrating available assessment data into feedback loops to helping students maximize study time.
Power of Community: Addressing the Challenges of Clinical Reasoning Assessment
Hear from members of the OSCE for Clinical Reasoning Creative Community — a two-year collaboration between NBME staff and educators from 10 medical schools — as they share their work exploring a novel approach to assessing clinical reasoning.
Communication Skills in the Age of AI
Learn why strong, patient-centered communication remains vital as AI becomes more embedded in medical education and health care. This webinar explores why communication skills are more critical than ever, how they must evolve in AI-enabled environments, and the role of formative assessment, feedback, and reflection in developing empathetic, responsive clinicians.
AI in Assessment: Ethics, Innovation and Research
Discover the impact of AI in medical education assessment, including its role in advancing the measurement of skills, such as clinical reasoning and communication, and providing personalized feedback and greater facilitation of learning.
Driving Student Success with Teaching and Assessment: A Conversation with Marshall University
Find out how faculty at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University use NBME assessments and other tools to fulfill their mission—fostering a skilled physician workforce to meet the unique health care needs of West Virginia and Central Appalachia.
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Competency-based Medical Education: Systems of Assessment and Programmatic Assessment
Programmatic assessment is central to competency-based medical education, turning isolated evaluations into a cohesive, learner-centered system. By the end of this session, you will be able to define the principles of an effective assessment system, describe key elements of validity and fairness, and learn to align assessment purpose with thoughtful design choices.
Training Human Raters in Performance-Based Assessments
Ensuring the quality of performance-based assessments requires attention to the human factors that influence scoring. This workshop examines common rater effects, methods for identifying bias and inconsistency, and practical approaches to rater training and calibration. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with tools to strengthen the validity and fairness of rater-based assessments.
A Primer for Using GPTs for Medical Education
Explore how GPTs work, learn about prompt engineering, and discover practical uses of AI for assessment and content creation in medical education—while examining both the transformative opportunities and current limitations of generative AI tools.
Empowering Educators with AI: Explore a New Professional Learning Course Featuring Chris Runyon, Ph.D., Focused on Leveraging ChatGPT in Medical Education
Growth in Basic Science Knowledge in First‑Year Medical School and USMLE Step 1 Results: A Longitudinal Investigation at One School
Journal: Advances in Health Sciences Education | Authors: Ling Wang, Heather Laird Fick, Carol Parker, Zongqiang Liao, David Solomon | Year Published: 2022
A Generalizable Approach to Predicting Performance on USMLE Step 2 CK
Journal: Advances in Medical Education and Practice | Authors: Jeffrey B Bird, Doreen M Olvet, Joanne M Willey, Judith M Brenner | Year Published: 2022
Transitioning from Faculty‑Written Examinations to National Board of Medical Examiners Custom Examinations in Medical Education
Journal: Medical Science Educator |
Authors: Christine M. Prater, Thomas E. Tenner Jr., Michael P. Blanton, David Trotter | Year Published: 2024
Beyond Multiple Choice Questions: Innovative Item Types for Assessing Clinical Reasoning
This session explores innovative approaches to assessing clinical reasoning beyond traditional multiple-choice formats. Participants will apply evidence-centered design (ECD) principles to develop assessments that are valid, reliable, and feasible while aligning with key reasoning skills.
Assessment Program Spotlight
Discover how institutions nationwide are implementing NBME assessment tools to address fundamental challenges and improve student outcomes. From identifying at-risk students to boosting USMLE pass rates, these stories showcase real and actionable strategies that may inspire new approaches to support your program and students.
A Complimentary Knowledge Network Connecting You to Assessment Experts
NBME knows that improving health care starts with improving learning outcomes. That’s why NBME is working hand in hand with the medical education community to empower faculties and students by providing relevant and effective assessment tools to support them on their educational journey.
Using Item Analysis Results to Improve Assessment Quality
This module, facilitated by Francis O’Donnell, Ph.D., focuses on the foundational concepts that underpin effective assessment design, including how to calculate and interpret item statistics on multiple choice assessment questions.
Using INSIGHTS® to Support Student Success: A Collaboration with the Medical Education Learning Specialists (MELS) Group
This module, presented by Learning Specialists Kristen M. Coppola, Ph.D., and Kiely Madhavan Ph.D., dives into effectively utilizing the NBME INSIGHTS® Dashboard to interpret assessment data to support student success.
Standard Setting & Curricular Alignment | VINUniversity College of Health Sciences
Read about how VinUniversity’s early adoption of the International Foundations of Medicine® (IFOM) Program helped them to standardize residency admissions and fostered national dialogue on competency-based education.
Progress Testing & Data-Driven Student Support | Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Learn how Michigan State University implemented progress testing using the NBME Customized Assessment Service (CAS) and Subject Examinations, anchoring assessments to USMLE® Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 content.
Data-Driven Student Support & Preparedness | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine (UNC)
Learn how The University of North Carolina School of Medicine addressed the challenge of reliably predicting student performance on standardized exams to provide early intervention and support for at-risk students.
Assessment System | Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Discover how Marshall University implemented curriculum changes, student support, and a robust assessment program to increase USMLE Step 1 pass rate and exceed the national average for the past two years.
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A Primer for Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education
This module, featuring Christopher Runyon, Ph.D., is designed specifically for faculty members to empower them to confidently integrate generative AI into teaching practices and leverage AI to support assessment efforts.
Validity Theory and Practice in Medical Education
This module, facilitated by Monica Cuddy, Ph.D., focuses on the foundational concepts of validity in assessment, helping learners develop, evaluate, and apply validity arguments and evidence to create trustworthy, defensible assessments that support meaningful educational decisions.
From Data to Action: Interpreting Score Reports and Dashboards
This module, facilitated by Mara Sadtler, Ph.D., focuses on the foundational concepts needed to interpret assessment score reports and dashboards, helping faculty make sense of scores, benchmarks, trends, and performance data to support informed educational decisions.
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Competency-based Medical Education: Systems of Assessment and Programmatic Assessment
Programmatic assessment is central to competency-based medical education, turning isolated evaluations into a cohesive, learner-centered system. By the end of this session, you will be able to define the principles of an effective assessment system, describe key elements of validity and fairness, and learn to align assessment purpose with thoughtful design choices.
Training Human Raters in Performance-Based Assessments
Ensuring the quality of performance-based assessments requires attention to the human factors that influence scoring. This workshop examines common rater effects, methods for identifying bias and inconsistency, and practical approaches to rater training and calibration. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with tools to strengthen the validity and fairness of rater-based assessments.
A Primer for Using GPTs for Medical Education
Explore how GPTs work, learn about prompt engineering, and discover practical uses of AI for assessment and content creation in medical education—while examining both the transformative opportunities and current limitations of generative AI tools.
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Assessment Program Spotlight
Discover how educators and institutions are transforming the way students learn with NBME assessment tools and resources.
Building an Assessment Framework with National Benchmarking and Data-Driven Student Support | Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas Health Science University
Learn how Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine leveraged NBME® Customized Assessment Services (CAS) to establish a data-informed assessment framework, benchmark student performance against national data, support curriculum review, and strengthen student preparedness for COMLEX Level 1.
Data-Driven Support for Earlier Step 1 Readiness | Creighton University School of Medicine
Discover how Creighton University School of Medicine implemented an early assessment strategy to identify knowledge gaps months before dedicated study, helping students make more informed decisions about their USMLE® Step 1 preparation.
Using Predictive Analytics to Enhance Advising and Career Planning | Indiana University School of Medicine
Learn how Indiana University School of Medicine used predictive analytics to give students earlier insight into USMLE® Step 2 CK readiness and support advising, career planning, and student success.
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Assessment for Learning in Medical Education: Supporting Students’ Growth and Development
Learn about the impact of formative assessment — also known as assessment for learning — on medical education and discover strategies for implementing this approach within your own curriculum to support student growth and development.
Using NBME INSIGHTS® to Support Student Success: Expert Advice from MELS
Learn practical tips from the Medical Education Learning Specialists (MELS) group on how to get the most out of the INSIGHTS dashboard, from integrating available assessment data into feedback loops to helping students maximize study time.
Power of Community: Addressing the Challenges of Clinical Reasoning Assessment
Hear from members of the OSCE for Clinical Reasoning Creative Community — a two-year collaboration between NBME staff and educators from 10 medical schools — as they share their work exploring a novel approach to assessing clinical reasoning.
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Explore a range of studies and findings that highlight novel ways educators are utilizing NBME assessments to promote student success.
Growth in Basic Science Knowledge in First‑Year Medical School and USMLE Step 1 Results: A Longitudinal Investigation at One School
Journal: Advances in Health Sciences Education | Authors: Ling Wang, Heather Laird Fick, Carol Parker, Zongqiang Liao, David Solomon | Year Published: 2022
A Generalizable Approach to Predicting Performance on USMLE Step 2 CK
Journal: Advances in Medical Education and Practice | Authors: Jeffrey B Bird, Doreen M Olvet, Joanne M Willey, Judith M Brenner | Year Published: 2022
Transitioning from Faculty‑Written Examinations to National Board of Medical Examiners Custom Examinations in Medical Education
Journal: Medical Science Educator |
Authors: Christine M. Prater, Thomas E. Tenner Jr., Michael P. Blanton, David Trotter | Year Published: 2024
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