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2026 NBME Fee Assistance program for USMLE opens applications

2026 NBME Fee Assistance program for USMLE opens applications

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

New Examinee Interface for NBME® Self-Assessments

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

Dr. Peter J. Katsufrakis Named to Becker’s Hospital Review Great Leaders in Healthcare 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.
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NBME launched new learning assessment tool to help medical students strengthen patient-centered communication skills

Communications Learning Assessment (CLA) supports formative assessment in medical education by providing a structured environment for students to practice core communication skills

Research fellows tap technology to break down barriers and fuel learning

The NBME Strategic Educators Enhancement Fellowship supports early-career faculty with medical education and assessment research skill development.

NBME, USMLE and FSMB release an informative testing accommodations video

The USMLE is committed to ensuring that all test takers who demonstrate a need under the ADA for reasonable testing accommodations on the Step exams receive them in order to provide equitable access while maintaining a fair and valid exam for all.  

NBME celebrates 110th anniversary of advancing assessment in medical education

NBME aims to advance assessment of health care professionals to achieve optimal care for all.

NBME launches new Medical Student Organization Assistance initiative

Individual organizations can receive awards of up to $7,500.

Nominate a researcher for NBME’s 2026 Hubbard Award

NBME opens nominations for the 2026 Hubbard Award.

NBME earns 2025 Great Place To Work® Certification™

NBME achieved positive increases across ALL organizational categories.

Students learn and save more with NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment or Clinical Science Mastery Series bundles

NBME is offering a discount on purchases of three Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment forms from June 2 – July 25, 2025.

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