Gretta A. Gross, DO, MEd, FACOFP, to Join NBOME as Vice President for Clinical Skills Testing

February 7, 2018

The NBOME is pleased to announce that Gretta A. Gross, DO, MEd, FACOFP, will transition into the role of vice president for clinical skills testing on April 9, 2018, reporting to President and CEO, John R. Gimpel, DO, MEd, FACOFP, FAAFP. Dr. Gross received her DO degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) where she also served as an osteopathic manipulative medicine undergraduate fellow. She earned a master’s degree in medical education from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gross has more than 15 years of experience in graduate medical education, including as a residency program director, and professional experience including instruction and leadership roles at Wellspan Health York Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, The Commonwealth Medical College, Wilkes-Barre Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency Program, and PCOM/Houston Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program.

The majority of Dr. Gross’ career has revolved around residency education in a clinical setting. Previously Dr. Gross served as a SOAP note rater for the NBOME for over 12 years and joined the NBOME staff as a part-time physician trainer in June 2016. She continues to apply osteopathic manipulative medicine skills in her current patient care. In her new full-time role as vice president for clinical skills testing, Dr. Gross will lead and direct the development, administration and staff of the National Centers for Clinical Skills Testing in Philadelphia and Chicago, the COMLEX-USA Level 2-Performance Evaluation (Level 2-PE), client clinical skills examinations, and studies supporting the development of emerging technologies and innovations in clinical skills testing.