Who We Are
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) is an independent, nongovernmental, nonprofit organization. Since our founding in 1934, we have been recognized for excellence in the national and international arenas of osteopathic physician testing and evaluation. We produce a number of osteopathically distinct assessments and partner with other organizations on their assessment programs.
Mission
Protecting the Public by Providing the Means to Assess Competencies for Osteopathic Medicine & Related Health Care Professions
With the patient as our North Star, we work to ensure high-quality assessment services for the osteopathic profession and related health care professions. We are proud of the valid, reliable, and fair assessment tools that help ensure the public is treated by competent, caring healthcare professionals.
Vision
The Global Leader in the Assessment of Osteopathic Medicine & Related Health Care Professions
As the leader in osteopathically distinctive assessment, we strive to advance the quality of assessments across the education, training, and practice continuum in osteopathic medicine and other healthcare professions.
Values
Guided by our mission and vision, we remain true to our core values. They are:
| Patient Safety Our Primary Goal |
We pledge our priority to uphold the public's trust for safe and high quality health care from the individual patient to the global population. |
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| Integrity Doing The Right Thing, The Right Way |
We carry out our mission with actions, communications, and standards that are always honest, professional, and fair with the highest regard and respect for individuals. |
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| Accountability Owning Our Outcomes |
We are responsible and accountable for our behaviors, actions, and outcomes – we all own the success as one team and take personal and professional responsibility. |
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| Excellence Doing Our Best |
We strive to achieve the highest quality in our work, in our relationships, and in our service – embracing change, and continuously improving and learning. |
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| Collaboration Working Together |
We operate as a team in a climate of trust, respect, and cooperation toward each other, our constituents, and our partners. |
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| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Opportunities for All |
We value the diversity of all people and their backgrounds, commit to representing their needs and advocating for equity and inclusion in our policies, products and services. |
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Our Leadership
The NBOME has many dedicated volunteers and staff, comprising of the National Faculty, Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership.
History
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners was established in 1934 as the National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NBEOPS), an independent, nongovernmental, nonprofit organization established to protect the public by providing the means to assess competencies for osteopathic medicine and related health care professions.
In 2024, the NBOME is celebrating its 90
th anniversary.
Learn more about the milestones and benchmarks that have made us the respected organization we are today, both in the United States and internationally.
Collaboration
We achieve our leadership objectives through close membership and collaboration with key domestic and international organizations.
