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What are the characteristics of applicants included on program rank order lists (ROLs) and do characteristics differ between those ranked higher or lower on program ROLs?

To advance transparency in the residency selection process, the National Resident Matching Program and NBME are excited to share a new report examining the characteristics of applicants ranked by 21 different specialties that participate in the Main Residency Match®.

🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/cpYS50ZSpYw

In Memoriam: Dr. Lawrence Thompson “Tom” Bowles (1931-2026)

We remember former NBME President and CEO Dr. Lawrence Thompson “Tom” Bowles, whose more than four decades of leadership and service helped shape NBME and medical education assessment. During his time with the organization, he guided important milestones that continue to influence our work today.

We are grateful for his many contributions to NBME and the medical education community, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

Read more about his life and legacy: https://bit.ly/4e5XwMe

📢 There's less than 3 days to apply for NBME's Fee Assistance program! Eligible medical students can receive a $695 award to help offset the cost of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 or Step 2 CK exam.

If you're planning to take your exam this year and have demonstrated financial need, this initiative helps ease the cost.

📅 Apply by Aug. 23, 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply on our website: https://bit.ly/4f5QRkT

Thank you to The Philadelphia Inquirer for featuring Sue and highlighting the evolving skills and competencies needed for the future of medicine!

The National Board of Medical Examiners develops exams for medical licensing. Suzanne Anderson, the next CEO, will lead NBME as the skills and competencies needed to practice medicine evolve. 🔗: https://ebx.sh/F2KGQa

Exciting news from NBME!

We're pleased to announce that Suzanne T. Anderson, MBA, has been selected as NBME's next President and CEO following a comprehensive national search.

A highly respected health care leader, Sue brings extensive leadership experience both in her health care system work and volunteering in numerous governance positions with organizations such as the USMLE® program, Intealth, ABMSA, and NBME.

Sue will succeed Peter J Katsufrakis, MD, MBA, who will retire after nearly 10 years as CEO, on November 30, 2026.

Please join us in welcoming Sue and celebrating this exciting new chapter for NBME.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xfsglF

On August 14, we experienced delays sending and receiving emails due to an issue with our email provider. We understand how frustrating these delays can be and appreciate your patience as the issue is resolved. While the majority of email services have been restored, the provider continues to work toward full resolution. Our team will continue the monitor the situation over the weekend with the provider.

This year, NBME doubled the number of awards in the NBME/NMF Scholarship Program, recognizing 20 medical students with demonstrated financial need and a strong history of service.

For scholarship recipient Mikayla Bartelt, the award is also a reminder of the communities she hopes to serve:

"Growing up in rural southern Minnesota, I saw firsthand how where you live, your financial circumstances, and access to opportunity shape health and access to care. Those experiences inspired me to pursue a career improving health care access for rural and underserved communities.”

🔗Read the full announcement on our website: https://www.nbme.org/news/nbme-announces-2026-medical-school-scholarship-recipients/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=fb-C3-2026_feeassistance_nmfsch_recip

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