NBME Publishes First Transparency Report Highlighting Accountability, Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement
August 7, 2026
The report offers greater visibility of where we are today. It also reflects who we aspire to be: an organization trusted for the confidentiality and security of our work, while remaining committed to accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and service to the communities that depend on us.
Introducing the 2026–2027 SEEF fellows
July 28, 2026
Meet the newest SEEF fellows and learn how they’ll collaborate with NBME experts to advance medical education research and assessment.
Nominate a researcher for NBME’s 2027 Hubbard Award
July 15, 2026
NBME is accepting nominations for the 2027 Hubbard Award, honoring individuals who have made pioneering, sustainable contributions to medical education assessment and measurement. Submit by Sept. 25, 2026.
2026 NBME Fee Assistance program for USMLE opens applications
July 13, 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 NBME Fee Assistance Program, providing eligible medical students with demonstrated financial need a $695 award to offset USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK exam registration fees.
New Examinee Interface for NBME® Self-Assessments
June 8, 2026
In June 2026, NBME launched a new examinee interface for the Comprehensive Self-Assessments to align more closely with the interface of the USMLE® Step exams.
Dr. Peter J. Katsufrakis Named to Becker’s Hospital Review Great Leaders in Healthcare 2026
May 5, 2026
NBME President and CEO Peter J. Katsufrakis, MD, MBA, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review “Great Leaders in Healthcare 2026,” a national list recognizing executive leaders who are shaping the future of health care through innovation, collaboration and impact.
Students learn and save more with NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment (CCSSA) bundles
May 4, 2026
CCSSA bundles available through June 26.
Applications open for two medical education assessment grant programs: 2026 Emerging Innovators and 2027 Stemmler Grants
April 6, 2026
NBME names Dr. Jason Frank recipient of prestigious medical education research award
