2026 Stemmler Grant recipients advance research on AI in medical education and formative assessment
September 22, 2026
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine will investigate new AI approaches to feedback, learner assessment and evaluation.
NBME Selects Suzanne T. Anderson, MBA, as the Next President and Chief Executive Officer
August 17, 2026
Health care leader to succeed Peter J Katsufrakis, MD, MBA, who is retiring after nearly 10 years as NBME’s President and Chief Executive Officer
NBME Announces 2026 Medical School Scholarship Recipients
August 11, 2026
NBME announces 20 recipients of the 2026-2027 NBME/NMF Scholarship, with each medical student receiving a $10,000 award to support their education.
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.
