How to Apply

How to Apply:

1. Create an NBME Volunteer Community account (and login).
   • After creating an account, don't forget to verify your email.  Look for the "Action Required: Verify your NBME Volunteer Communities Account" email.
   • Once you verify your account, an NBME team member will review and authorize your account. Authorization may take up to two business days. You will receive an email when it is ready to use.
   • You won't be able to login until these two steps are completed.
2. Complete an application for one or more Volunteer Opportunities.
   • You must be logged in to apply.
   • Be prepared to upload a recent CV or resume,
   • Submit a brief statement of interest,
   • and complete each field, such as your area of expertise, certifications, and more.
3. After submitting an application, complete the remainder of your NBME Volunteer Communities Profile, which includes:
   • Provide a brief bio--you can link here to a faculty profile, your LinkedIn, etc.
   • Set your "Volunteer Pool Opt In" to "Yes."
   • Complete additional fields that were not included in the volunteer opportunity application, mainly:
     • Your educational history
     • Your job history
   • The more complete your Profile, the better we can match you with relevant volunteer opportunities.

What Then?

• Application Screening: 
  • Application Pending: Your application will undergo basic review by our team. We may be in touch for additional information during this time.
  • Confirmed: Your application has been accepted, and you are actively being considered for opportunities as they arise. As we recruit on a rolling basis, invitations to serve are extended depending on where each committee is in the annual cycle, and the balance of skills and expertise that are needed as terms change over. 
  • You will receive an email when your application changes statuses, but you can always check the status by visiting your Volunteer Profile.
  • If for any reason you need to withdraw your application, you can do so by visiting your Volunteer Profile and clicking the button for "Withdraw Application". and clicking the button for "Withdraw Application".
• Volunteer recruiting searches:
  • With your Volunteer Pool Opt In set to "Yes," you will automatically be considered for volunteer opportunities appropriate to your interest and expertise. We recruit on a rolling basis and you may not be matched with an opportunity right away: Invitations to serve are based on balancing a variety of attributes, as turnover of committee membership occurs, membership requirements change, and special needs arise.
• Open opportunity emails: 
  • You may receive email alerts when we think you'd be a good fit for a specific open volunteer opportunity. These are more ad hoc opportunities than the structured committee appointments, and opportunities are added and filled on an ongoing basis.
• Check back at any time:
  • You can check on the status of your volunteer application by logging into the NBME Volunteer Community and checking under "My Volunteer Profile."
• In the meantime:
  • Engage with the NBME Volunteer Community in the Open Forum. 
  • With an active NBME Volunteer Community account, you have access to the Open Forum with other applicants, active volunteers, volunteer alumni and NBME staff members.