CONTRIBUTIONS Main navigation MENU TITLE STEMMLER FUND Supporting researchers in their work to develop innovative approaches for the assessment of medical education. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Stemmler Fund STEMMLER FUND ABOUT THE FUND HOW TO APPLY 2020 Recipients This year’s recipients worked on a wide range of important topics to advance the field, including research into physician communication with Spanish-speaking patients in medical education and physicians’ patient care outcomes in practice. Lorelei Lingard, PhD University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Stefanie Sebok-Syer, PhD Stanford University School of Medicine Pilar Ortega, MD University of Illinois at Chicago Lisa Diamond, MD, MPH Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Brigitte Smith, MD University of Utah School of Medicine Paul Joshua Chung, MD Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell LEARN ABOUT THE 2020 STEMMLER PROJECTS About the Fund There are more than 190 medical schools in the United States, and they are constantly evolving in response to scientific advancements and the needs of society. This continuous, rapid evolution in medical education means that innovative and reliable assessments to evaluate physician preparedness are more important than ever. Through the Stemmler Fund, NBME supports researchers in their work to advance these assessments. View the timeline below to learn more about the history of the fund. Key People and Milestones from the Stemmler Fund’s History 1995 Stemmler Fund Established 1997 Larry Gruppen, PhD Larry Gruppen, PhD received Stemmler funding for the first time in 1997 for his project titled, “Measuring Medical Students' Self-Assessment: A Methodological and Educational Investigation.” 2002 Maxine Papadakis, MD 2012 Kevin Eva, PhD 2020 25th Anniversary Statistics paragraph Impact Statistics 74 Principal Research Investigators 3,100 Citations of Stemmler Fund Publications 95 Stemmler Projects Funded Interested in Applying for the Stemmler Fund? VIEW INSTRUCTIONS 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