2024-25 NBME Call for Nominations

Submit Your Nomination

 

On behalf of the NBME Board of Directors, the NBME Governance and Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for members for the NBME Council and Board of Directors. The NBME Council provides advice and counsel to the NBME Board of Directors and staff on issues of relevance to the organization and its stakeholders. The NBME Council works in both a proactive and reactive capacity through synchronous and asynchronous exchange of ideas. The NBME Board of Directors is the leadership and fiduciary body of NBME. The NBME Council and Board of Directors comprise individuals who bring diverse expertise, perspectives, and representation from across key stakeholder groups and provide insight into topics of interest to NBME, including current, emerging and future issues in assessment and medical education.

Nominations materials are due no later than October 4, 2024. The nominations will be reviewed by the Governance and Nominating Committee in winter of 2024-25.

NBME recognizes the benefits inherent within a diverse community of volunteers. In a desire to reflect this diversity, NBME seeks individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds across region, race, gender, age, and identity. We invite nominations of individuals in all career phases and professions.

Nomination Process

NBME appreciates your careful consideration of the request for nominations. To facilitate the efforts of the Governance and Nominating Committee during its deliberations, please complete the following submission form in full. Not every question will apply to every nominee. If you have any questions, please contact us.

  • Complete the online form in full.
  • You will be required to upload a CV or resume (file type: PDF, DOC, or DOCX, file size < 400mb).
  • Please forward this Nominee Application to the nominee.
  • Please consider providing a letter of support to the nominee.
  • Please do not apply on behalf of someone else.

Nominees are reviewed and selected by the NBME Governance and Nominating Committee and are elected by the NBME Board of Directors in February 2025. Invitations to serve are extended to new members in February and March. Terms of new members will begin in March/April 2025 and they will be invited to attend the NBME annual meeting in March 2025 in Philadelphia. If you have any questions, please contact us. Thank you for your interest in supporting the work of NBME.

You can stop and return to the application at any time before submitting. If you require edits to an already submitted application, please contact NBMEGovernance@nbme.org to request your application be re-opened.

NBME Council

About Volunteering on the NBME Council

Personal characteristics:

  • Willingness to prepare for and attend NBME annual meeting and other ad hoc Council meetings; willingness to serve on committees and task forces; willingness to complete surveys and provide perspectives on areas of interest to NBME.
  • Ability to work well with people individually and in groups.
  • Willingness to serve as informal ambassadors for the organization.
  • Be aligned with NBME mission, vision and values.
  • Be honest and respectful of different views. 

Individual council member responsibilities:

  • Attend annual meeting and accept committee or task force assignments.
  • Be informed of the organization's brand, priorities, products & services.
  • Review the agenda and all supporting materials prior to council and committee meetings.
  • Take on special assignments when possible.
  • Inform others in your network about NBME and the work it is doing.
  • Provide input on individuals who may be good additions to the Council and Board of Directors.
  • Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
  • Serve as environmental scanners to inform NBME of developing issues in medical education, assessment, etc.

As an NBME Council member, you will:

  • Promote the work of NBME.
  • Help expand the sphere of influence of the organization.
  • Provide expertise and knowledge sharing to NBME staff and leadership.

Board of Directors

About Volunteering on the NBME Board of Directors

Please note, Board of Directors applicants are expected to have prior involvement in the NBME Council, Membership, or Board of Directors. Honorary Council members are not eligible for the Board of Directors.

Personal characteristics:

  • Willingness to prepare for and attend quarterly board meetings/annual retreat and other ad hoc meetings; willingness to serve on committees and task forces; willingness to complete surveys and provide perspectives on areas of interest to NBME.
  • Ability to work well with people individually and in groups.
  • Willingness to serve as informal ambassadors for the organization.
  • Be aligned with NBME mission, vision and values.
  • Be honest and respectful of different views. 

Responsibilities of the board:

As the highest leadership body of NBME and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the Board of Directors is responsible for:

  • determining the mission of NBME and understanding its collective purpose;
  • selecting, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the chief executive;
  • ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management;
  • enhancing NBME’s public image;
  • abiding by the bylaws of NBME;
  • reviewing and revising the bylaws; 
  • upon advice of the Governance and Nominating Committee, electing Council members, board members, and board officers;
  • assessing its own performance as the governing body of NBME; and
  • ensuring legal and ethical integrity.

Responsibilities of NBME board members:

Each individual board member is expected to:

  • know NBME’s mission, vision, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose;
  • read and understand NBME’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings;
  • serve as active advocates and ambassadors for NBME;
  • leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve NBME’s mission;
  • prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings;
  • engage in learning opportunities to better understand the communities NBME serves;
  • respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization;
  • sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings; and
  • maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization.