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SUPPORT LEARNERS WITH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

We're passionate about supporting the development of future physicians and medical education leaders with student programs and resources.

To support the development of a diverse and compassionate health care workforce, NBME invests in scholarships and pathway programs that aid learners.

Current application opportunities:

Pathway program grants: Letters of Intent due by April 28, 2025.

Fee assistance for USMLE: Applications due by May 11, 2025. 

Financial Resources

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Fee Assistance for USMLE

This program provides fee assistance for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK for those with demonstrated financial need.

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NBME/NMF Scholarship

With National Medical Fellowships (NMF), NBME supports the next generation of community-focused medical professionals with $10,000 per year scholarships. 

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Pathway Program Grants

In collaboration with the Association of STEMM Pathway and Bridge Programs (ASPBP), NBME is supporting pathway programs across the educational continuum. This grant program investigates the effectiveness of strategies that increase the representation of individuals in the medical profession. 

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Pathway Programs

Through our collaborations and contributions to these pathway programs, we’ve supported the development of future medical and measurement professionals from secondary to postgraduate school.

Association of STEMM Pathway and Bridge Programs
This innovative organization galvanizes pathway programs at medical schools and non-profit organizations. NBME sponsorship of the inaugural and second annual conferences led to fostering best practices and innovative research. Our resources aided creation of a community of practice for pathway program leaders and staff.
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians
NBME helped fund BNGAPs Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship, supporting diverse students to bolster their research and writing skills with a goal of publishing a scholarly product and receiving career development education about academic medicine as a profession.
Consortium of DEI Health Educators
NBME’s grant helped fund the establishment of the Philadelphia Area DEI Medical Pathway Program created through a collaboration between DEI administrators from Philadelphia area medical schools. This program supports sophomores attending local colleges from underrepresented and underserved populations with the goal of increasing the number of students matriculating into local medical schools.
Center for Pathway Programs at Duke
NBME’s grant supports the Center’s development of a comprehensive tool to assist with program recruitment, participant tracking and program evaluation.
Health Career Collaborative
NBME’s investment supported this organization’s mission of providing high school students across the United States from low-income, underrepresented groups with mentorship, an engaging health curriculum and exposure to health careers.