To help you study while social distancing, seven NBME® Self-Assessments will be made available for free on April 3. Stay sharp during COVID-19 with Self-Assessments, and check for updates.
Starting April 2, some NBME® Self-Assessments will include answer explanations for the first time. Stay sharp during COVID-19 with Self-Assessments, and check for updates.
To enable you to continue your medical education at home, NBME Self-Assessment answer explanations will be available on two forms starting April 2, while seven free Self-Assessments will be released on April 3. Get the latest on these resources here:
Free new video series that features real, NBME-created test questions launches tomorrow. Unlocking Assessment: Keys to Understanding Test Questions will help medical students and residents gain insights from NBME physicians on how exam questions measure clinical knowledge.
#MedEd
Starting April 2, some NBME® Self-Assessments will include answer explanations for the first time. Stay sharp during COVID-19 with Self-Assessments, and check for updates.
Prometric announced essential services programs will resume at certain testing sites starting May 1. Check our website for the list of exams that will be available through Prometric, and those that will be available through remote proctoring:
#MedEd
Medical Students: Stop wondering what the answers for the NBME Self-Assessments are. Now you will see the correct answers for all the questions after you complete an NBME Comprehensive Self-assessment. Learn more:
#usmle
#usmleprep
#meded
#medicalschool
Based on feedback from medical students, we updated NBME® Self-Assessments to now include in-depth answer explanations. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Learn more here: .
#MedStudent
I'm glad the
@NBMEnow
is providing answer explanations for Self-Assessment practice exams! I really wish these were available when I was studying for Step 1, but this should make things better for students moving forward! Check out this video featuring
@JSArceneaux91
and me!
Beginning tomorrow, we are proud to share current techniques, best practices, & tools for & science behind writing a good school-based assessment to the medical education community at the 2019 NBME Conference for Educators
#ConnectLearnGrow
Today you can purchase new versions of NBME® Comprehensive Basic Science Self-Assessments that contain answer explanations and other enhancements. Learn more here: .
To help you study while social distancing, Unlocking Assessment: Neurology is now available. This video connects viewers with NBME physicians to help medical students and residents better understand exam questions used during their education and training.
Based on feedback from medical students, we updated NBME® Self-Assessments to now include in-depth answer explanations.
Watch the video to learn how this new feature has helped other students save time and reinforce their knowledge while getting ready for their upcoming exam.
To help you study while social distancing, seven NBME® Self-Assessments will be made available for free on April 3. Stay sharp during COVID-19 with Self-Assessments, and check for updates.
Now available: New NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessments with answer explanations. Discover how these enhanced forms can help you better assess your readiness for USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge here and order today: .
Medical students can see how their peers approach a real, NBME® test question about foundational sciences with the latest episode of Unlocking Assessment. Watch the episode on neurology and neuroscience here: .
#MedEd
Medical students can see how their peers approach a real, NBME® test question about foundational sciences with the latest episode of Unlocking Assessment. Watch the episode on neuroanatomy here: .
#MedStudent
Due to high call volume, please email your USMLE questions to USMLEReg
@nbme
.org rather than calling. If you called and left a voicemail yesterday or today, please send an email to ensure a reply. This will prevent long hold times and help us respond as promptly as we can. (1/2)
New videos provide insights in Unlocking Assessment: Keys to Understanding Test Questions. Watch NBME physicians illustrate how question authors analyze a clinical scenario when creating content for NBME exams:
#MedEd
To help you gain insight into real, NBME-created test questions about foundational sciences, episode 1 of a new collection of the Unlocking Assessment video series is now available covering pediatric infectious disease. Watch it here: .
#MedEd
Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 to learn about upcoming changes to NBME® Self-Assessments, including answer explanations and new versions of forms. Read the full story and register for the webinar here: .
NBME Chair,
@SueTAnderson
, speaks about how innovation is not just about ideas, but about implementing those ideas. Once you get that light bulb- put it into action!
#nbme2018
To help you study while staying at home, episode 4 of Unlocking Assessment is now available. This new web series helps medical students and residents better understand exam questions used during their education and training:
#MedEd
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, NBME is developing remote proctoring solutions for our Subject Exams. Together, we can
#FlattenTheCurve
. Please visit our website for more details:
We are very excited to be hosting the second annual NBME Invitational Conference for Educators in
#Indianapolis
next week. Looking forward to connecting with the nearly 300 participants representing almost every medical school in the United States!
#ConnectLearnGrow
For over 23 years, Dr. Lewis First (
@lewis_first
) has offered the NBME his expertise & passion for medical education & assessment; today he gave the keynote at
#nbme2019
annual meeting and received a well-deserved standing ovation!
Planning to take USMLE soon? Take an NBME Self-Assessment with standard pacing to get the invaluable experience of simulating test-like conditions. You will have access to all the answers once you complete it. Take an NBME Self-Assessment now:
Starting tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13, answer explanations will be available on Obstetrics/Gynecology Self-Assessment forms 3, 4, 5 and 6. Read the full story here for more details: .
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
A recording of the NBME® Self-Assessments Webinar from last week and helpful FAQs are now available. Watch the webinar recording and read the FAQs here: .
A group of staff from NBME loved volunteering with
@careerwardrobe
last week! The organization uses clothing and professional development to empower unemployed individuals. Thank you for the opportunity to connect,
@careerwardrobe
.
New NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessments with answer explanations are launching July 28, 2021. Discover how these enhanced forms can help you better assess your readiness for USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Knowledge here: .
"The Unlocking Assessment video series is helpful because it shows multiple points of view from which students can approach NBME® test questions.”
- Brittny Dike, Medical student and series panelist
Watch Episode 3: Immunology here: .
#MedEd
Tomorrow is the last day for
#amee2019
and we have one final presentation for you to attend- “The “Patient as Educator:” What Motivates SPs?” is Wednesday morning at 8:30am CEST
@AMEE_Online
Many congratulations to Dr. Lewis First (
@lewis_first
) on becoming an NBME Honorary Member for Life as well as receiving an award as Chair Emeritus!
#nbme2019
To ensure you can continue to access NBME web-based exams, like Self-Assessments, confirm your browser and operating systems are upgraded to meet updated compatibility requirements before July 1, 2020. For information on specific requirements, visit here:
Congratulations to the 2019 Hubbard Award recipient, Dr. William McGaghie! He is internationally recognized as a respected scholar who has contributed greatly to the development and implementation of rigorous assessment and evaluation science.
#nbme2019
To help you study while social distancing, Unlocking Assessment: Neurology is now available. This video connects viewers with NBME physicians to help medical students and residents better understand exam questions used during their education and training.
Based on feedback from medical students, we updated NBME® Self-Assessments to now include in-depth answer explanations. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Learn more here: .
#MedStudent
Congratulations to our Edith J. Levitt Distinguished Service Award Recipients- Dr. Karen Hauer, Dr. Cathy Lazarus, and Dr. Yasyn Lee! Thank you for your service!
#nbme2018
Systems issues related to service providers are creating sporadic connection issues for users on NBME & USMLE websites & portals, NBME web-based exams, and NBME email. USMLE test administrations are not impacted. Our teams are working to resolve the problem. Updates will follow.
Stay informed about COVID-19 while social distancing throughout the month of April by checking for test center updates and for the latest on
@TheUSMLE
.
All episodes now available of the Unlocking Assessment Foundational Science collection. Watch this new NBME video series on our Learning Resources page: .
#MedStudent
By July 1, 2020, confirm your web browser and operating systems are fully upgraded to meet updated compatibility requirements to access NBME web-based exams, like Self-Assessments. For information on specific requirements, visit here:
NBME staff were inspired by their volunteer work at
@MANNANourishes
this week. They prepared nourishing meals for people with serious illnesses. Thanks for the opportunity to help out,
@MANNANourishes
.
To enrich your knowledge, answer explanations have been added to Surgery Self-Assessment forms 3 and 4 of the Clinical Mastery Series. Learn more here:
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
NBME staff member, Mark Raymond, gives an update on research. NBME aims to build research collaborations with external researchers and their affiliated organizations through data sharing. To submit proposals and learn more, go here:
#nbmeupdate
#AAMC18
Did you schedule your USMLE? Take the NBME self-assessment every few weeks, so you can adjust your study plan and check your progress:
#usmle
#usmleprep
For those joining us at the 2019 NBME Conference for Educators, we will be sharing tips from experts on both written assessment and performance assessment. Both will provide valuable information on improving education and assessment
#ConnectLearnGrow
#AAMC18
in
#Austin
begins soon and NBME will be there with a packed schedule of interactive exhibits, focus groups, demonstrations, & workshops! We are looking for feedback and ideas on USMLE and NBME assessment services, so make sure to seek us out!
@AAMCMeetings
Congratulations to our Distinguished Service Award recipients- Dr. Paul Cunningham, Dr. Lynn Eckhert, Dr. Jan Rhyne, Dr. Nuno Sousa, and Dr. Judith Westman for outstanding service to NBME!
#nbme2019
Since 1984, the Hubbard Award has recognized individuals who have made a significant & sustained contribution to the assessment of professional competency & educational program development at any level along the continuum of medical education & delivery of healthcare.
#nbme2019
Did you know we have lots of resources for educators? We believe that medical school faculty should have access to high-quality professional development resources that address quality practices in assessment. Check out our educator guides
#ConnectLearnGrow
We are seeking proposals for the NBME Latin America Grants Program. Contact us if you want to develop regional health professions school consortia that will have a sustainable impact on the quality of student assessment in Latin America. More below.
In just one week, new versions of NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessments with answer explanations will be available for ordering on the MyNBME Examinee Portal.
#Medstudent
New NBME® Comprehensive Clinical Science Self-Assessments with answer explanations are launching July 28, 2021. Discover how these enhanced forms can help you better assess your readiness for USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Knowledge here: .
The NBME invites nominations for the 2019 John P. Hubbard Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant & sustained contribution in assessment at any level along the continuum of medical education. Learn more here:
Medical students can see how their peers approach a real, NBME® test question about foundational sciences with the latest episode of Unlocking Assessment. Watch the episode on acid-base physiology here: .
#MedStudent
Next month, NBME is co-sponsoring a symposium with the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) in
#Chicago
on the latest research efforts in continued competency to support physicians. Stay tuned for more information!
There’s still one week left to order complimentary NBME® Self-Assessments. Be sure to also check out these other learning resources available here:
#MedEd
NBME is honored to partner with Kazakhstan's National Center for Independent Examinations on a pilot administration of the IFOM Basic and Clinical Science Exams in the cities of Astana and Almaty today.
The 2018 NBME Annual Report and Committee Volunteer Directory are now online! To see the report’s interactive format that quickly transports readers to deeper content or directly to online assessment information, click here:
ICYMI: Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 to learn about upcoming changes to NBME® Self-Assessments, including answer explanations and new versions of forms. Read the full story and register for the webinar here: .
We have arrived in Phoenix and are ready for
#AAMC19
! First up is getting Executive Chief Proctors and Medical School Liaisons up to speed on a variety of topics. We’re looking forward to a great weekend!
On Monday, NBME will be at Academic Internal Medicine week in
#Philadelphia
, hosted by Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine-
@AAIMOnline
. Make sure to stop by the booth and check out the staff presentations
#AIMW19
The proceedings paper describing the “Advancing Assessment of Professionalism in Continuing Certification” symposium is available now: . Thank you to the many experts who helped make this meeting a valuable exchange.
#MedEd
Answer explanations are now available on Pediatrics Self-Assessment forms 3, 4, 5 and 6. Read the full story here for more details: .
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
We are now accepting nominations for the 2020 John P. Hubbard Award. This award recognizes significant and sustained contributions to the pursuit of excellence in the field of evaluation in medicine. Learn more here:
Congrats to 3 NBME® researchers on receiving recognition for their studies in
#psychometrics
, the science of
#measurement
! Drs. Brian Clauser, Richard Feinberg, & Carol Morrison have been honored w/ awards for their contributions. Learn more here:
Next week, NBME is co-sponsoring the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) symposium in
#Chicago
where the focus is to balance assurance and improvement in systems of continued competency. Stay tuned to learn more!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. To celebrate with family and friends, NBME will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1.
Recently, NBME staff member, Brownie Anderson gave a presentation at the University of Panama about NBME's mission, products, and services. We are proud to administer the IFOM exam at this university. You can learn more about IFOM here:
Tomorrow, a symposium w/ 1 of NBME’s psychometricians- they will provide ideas on “Undergraduate National Medical Licensing Exams from an International Perspective: Lessons Learned and Future Directions” 8:30-10:15am CEST w/ many others- don’t miss it!
#amee2018
@AMEE_Online
What can you expect from NBME at
#OTTAWA_ICME2018
? Lots! For one, look out for staff presentations about Context and Culture in Curriculum on March 12th. Stay tuned to learn more!
@OTTAWAICME2018
More good news for medical students about NBME Self-Assessments! Now you will see the correct answers for all the questions after you complete an NBME Clinical Science Mastery Series or IFOM self-assessment. Learn more:
#ICRE2018
begins tomorrow in Halifax, Canada! NBME will be in booth 113 - make sure to stop by and learn more about NBME’s services for health profession organizations!
@ICREConf