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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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Students learn and save more with NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessment (CCSSA) bundles

CCSSA bundles available through June 26.

New NBME and NRMP Research Examines Residency Program Ranking Patterns

Read the article today in JGME.

Applications open for two medical education assessment grant programs: 2026 Emerging Innovators and 2027 Stemmler Grants

To advance health care through assessment, NBME believes in empowering medical education and assessment communities with the resources they need.

Reducing financial barriers for medical students: NBME and National Medical Fellowships open 2026 funding cycles

Programs leverage $1 million in annual funding to support the next generation of aspiring physicians.

Kimberly Swygert reelected to ATP Board of Directors, expands leadership in AI and technology-based assessment

In her roles, Kimberly Swygert will help guide the development of practical resources and professional guidance supporting the effective and responsible use of technology in assessment.

Students learn and save more with NBME® Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment (CBSSA) bundles

Starting February 9, 2026, you can receive a discount when you purchase a bundle of 3 Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessment (CBSSA) forms and save $26. This promotion offer will expire on April 3, 2026.

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.

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