Welcome!

The purpose of this site is informational. You can learn about:

• the mission of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME);
• the purpose of the examinations;
• registration;
• test center regulations
• preparation for the examinations
• practice tests; and
• Part I and II tutorial.

Registration, test center regulations, preparation for the examinations and many more details are available in the Candidate Bulletins which can be downloaded from this site. In addition, Part I, Part II and Part III registration forms, Part I and Part II practice tests and an example of the Part I and II tutorial are available. Please select the "Downloads" link for further details.

Select from the links to the left to enter.

NBPME Seeks New Executive Director

NBPME is currently seeking applicants for position of Executive Director. The successful applicant will possess a record of knowledge and experience in the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and/or the field of psychometrics and testing, demonstrate competency in budget development and fiscal management, have knowledge of the principles and practices of testing and management, show ability to collaborate with and motivate constituencies and agencies, and possess successful experience in administration.

For information, job description, and application details, please click below the Executive Director Position Request for Proposal link. Closing date for applications: December 15, 2009.

New Test Sequence Policy

The NBPME will, beginning on January 1, 2010, NOT allow any podiatric medical student or candidate to take Part II unless he or she has taken and successfully completed (with a passing score) Part I. Likewise, we will NOT allow any candidate to take Part III unless he/she has successfully completed and passed Part I and II. We will mandate that the tests be taken sequentially and passed before the candidate continues on to the next part. The goal of this new policy is to require students to demonstrate mastery of basic knowledge before advancing into clinical knowledge and skills assessment, since each test part assumes that prior knowledge has been achieved.

The NBPME's new test sequence policy shall not apply to or affect candidates who have taken any NBPME exam (whether Part I, Part II or Part III) prior to January 1, 2010.

Audit Panel Report of the July 2003 & 2004 NBPME Part I Examination

The Independent Audit of the July 2003 & 2004 Part I Examination has been completed. The report is available at this site by selecting the "Downloads" link to the left of the page.