CONTRIBUTIONS Main navigation MENU TITLE HUBBARD AWARD Celebrating a lifetime of achievement in the field of medical education assessment. HUBBARD AWARD ABOUT THE AWARD HOW TO NOMINATE 2020 - 2021 Recipients From conducting impactful research to the pursuit of excellence in the field of assessment in medical education, these recipients have made sustained contributions to medical education assessment throughout their careers. John Boulet, PhD (2021) Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, at the University of Illinois Carol Carraccio, MD (2020) Competency-Based Assessment at the American Board of Pediatrics Rebecca Lipner, PhD (2020) Assessment and Research at the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RECIPIENTS About the Award Established in 1983, the Hubbard Award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the pursuit of excellence in the assessment of medical education. During his time at NBME, John P. Hubbard, MD led NBME into a new era of evaluation that resulted in the adoption of objective testing methods, including the use of multiple-choice questions. View the timeline below to learn more about the history of the award. Key People and Milestones from the Hubbard Award’s History 1950 John P. Hubbard, MD 1983 Hubbard Award Established Nine years after Dr. Hubbard’s retirement in 1974, the Hubbard Award was established to honor his legacy and those who drive similar innovations and progress in medical evaluation and measurement techniques. Since that time, NBME has honored over 35 recipients. 1984 Howard S. Burrows, MD 1987 Christine McGuire 1997 Two Awardees Named 2011 Judy Shea, PhD Statistics paragraph Impact Statistics 35+ Years of Recognizing Excellence and Meaningful Contributions 38 Total Hubbard Award Recipients Past Recipients Carol Carraccio, MD (2020) 2020 Rebecca Lipner, PhD (2020) 2020 William C. McGaghie, PhD 2019 LOAD MORE + Make a Nomination VIEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS NBME CONTRIBUTIONS NBME offers a versatile selection of high-quality assessments and educational services for students, professionals, educators, and institutions dedicated to the evolving needs of medical education and health care. To serve these communities, we collaborate with a comprehensive array of professionals including test developers, academic researchers, scoring experts, practicing physicians, medical educators, state medical board members, and public representatives. Learn more about the creation of high-quality assessments at NBME.org. Footer Stemmler Fund Latin America Grants Summer Internship SEEF Fund Hubbard Award Contact ©2021 NBME. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Privacy Terms of Use