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New Examinee Interface for NBME® Self-Assessments

Posted: 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.

Examination Updates

Dr. Peter J. Katsufrakis Named to Becker’s Hospital Review Great Leaders in Healthcare 2026

Posted: 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 f...

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

Posted: May 4, 2026

CCSSA bundles available through June 26.

Examination Updates

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New Histology Basic Science Subject Exam Launches July 2018

Posted: April 4, 2018

On July 2, 2018, the NBME will launch a new Histology Basic Science subject examination. This exam will replace the current Histology and Cell Biology exam beginning with exam administrations on July ...

Dr. Louis Pangaro selected by NBME as Recipient of the 2018 John P. Hubbard Award

Posted: March 22, 2018

The National Board of Medical Examiners is pleased to announce that Louis N. Pangaro, MD was selected as the recipient of the 2018 John P. Hubbard Award.

Dr. Theodorus Jan (Olle) ten Cate selected by NBME as Recipient of the 2017 John P. Hubbard Award

Posted: April 5, 2017

The National Board of Medical Examiners is pleased to announce that Theodorus Jan (Olle) ten Cate, PhD was selected as the recipient of the 2017 John P. Hubbard Award.

NBME and the VA: Joining Forces to Help Veterans and Their Families

Posted: November 10, 2016

With a generous grant from the Veterans Administration, the NBME is pleased to do its part to help ensure good healthcare for military personnel and their families.

NBME Activities at the 2016 AAMC Annual Meeting

Posted: September 15, 2016

The NBME will host a variety of sessions in conjunction with the 2016 AAMC Annual Meeting, November 11-15, in Seattle, Washington.

Eric S. Holmboe Selected as Recipient of 2016 John P. Hubbard Award

Posted: April 4, 2016

The National Board of Medical Examiners is pleased to announce that Eric Holmboe, MD was selected as the recipient of the 2016 John P. Hubbard Award.

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