Editor I at NBME

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Test Development unit is currently seeking an Editor I. The Editor will collaborate with our committee volunteers to create test content used to evaluate health professionals at varying stages of their education and practice.

This role has been designated as a hybrid role, meaning you are required to perform specific job functions in the office approximately 20 to 30 days per year and may require additional prescheduled onsite work. We're open to considering candidates within 50 miles of our office location in Philadelphia, PA

At NBME®, we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the health care community. This commitment starts and ends with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Editing examination items at a developmental level, enhancing the items as appropriate with clinical or experimental vignettes, and revising for grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency of style, and item accuracy. Includes reviewing items for test flaws, biases, and adherence to test development methodologies and providing suggestions to authors for substantive changes.
• Serving as staff facilitator during test committee meetings and actively contributing to the process by using knowledge of content and test development methodology; routinely providing feedback to reviewers and performing real-time editing while maintaining an accurate record of all committee decisions, including all metadata and exam-specific style issues.
• Developing committee assignments for item writers based on content needs and prioritizing review materials designated for committee review.
• Assisting with pool maintenance and analyses.
• Overseeing editorial production assistants who are involved in committee support.
• Verifying classification codes for test items.
• Participating in the assembly of examination forms according to content and statistical targets, facilitating committee review of forms, and revising as necessary. Assisting with production of CBT and WBT exams using industry-specific software and performing quality assurance tasks for finalized forms.
• Facilitating Item Writing Workshops for committee members, physicians, and other health care professionals.

DELIVERABLES

• Ensuring correctness of exam items and correct item entry into secure item authoring, banking, and exam delivery systems as appropriate. Includes ensuring integrity of data associated with items in databases, item publishing, and building exam resource files.
• Meeting assigned deadlines and following best practices and standard NBME® procedures.
• Ensuring productive, well-run committee meetings with high-quality items and accurate records of editorial changes.
• Ensuring assignments accurately reflect current pool analysis.
• Communicating effectively with team members, Manager, colleagues in other units, and external stakeholders, including volunteer USMLE subject matter experts and their office staff.
• Overseeing work completed by Editorial Production Assistants.
• Participating in training and professional development activities led by managing editor, editors, and other internal and external sources.
• Working with senior staff to refine editing skills (identifying item discrepancies, flaws)
• Supporting the values of NBME®.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated skill in use of computer applications (databases and word processing)
• Ability to organize, budget time, and prioritize tasks
• Familiarity with test development procedures (preferred)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

Education: Bachelor's degree

We offer a rewarding work environment, a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement. Please apply online by completing an application that includes a cover letter, your resume, and salary requirements.

About NBME:

NBME is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in the creation of assessments and learning tools for physicians and health professionals. Our mission is to advance assessment of these professionals to achieve optimal care for all, supporting the development of a highly effective, diverse and compassionate health care workforce.

Founded in 1915, NBME develops and manages the United States Medical Licensing Examination® with the Federation of State Medical Boards. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of assessment products for every stage of the medical school journey and provide assessment services to various health profession organizations.

We are dedicated to advancing innovative assessment approaches through research, collaboration and contributions to the medical education and assessment communities. In 2024, we expanded our assessment capabilities to include simulation through the acquisition of MedVR Education.

Learn more on NBME's website.

NBME's Community Collaborations and Contributions

NBME believes that a key path to meeting our mission is collaborating with and supporting our communities. Our Community Collaborations and Contributions programs provide resources and recognition to medical educators and researchers advancing the field of assessment throughout their careers. In addition, we invest in fee assistance, scholarships and pathway programs to aid learners and help support increased representation in health care. Headquartered in Philadelphia, NBME also gives to local organizations that advance health equity and access and positively impact social determinants of health.

Compensation we are offering for this position is at $55,680-$69,600/year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

The NBME offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. Excellent Benefits include: Healthcare, Dental, Prescription, and Vision plans; 401(k) w/match, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options. Remote Friendly Workplace.

NBME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.