Richard Katz, MD, MHA: Advancing Medical Education Through NBME-Inspired Innovation
Medical education is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional evaluation methods toward a more dynamic, learner-centric approach. At the forefront of this evolution is Dr. Richard Katz, MD , MHA, who champions innovative assessment strategies aimed at fostering lifelong learning and continuous skill development. Drawing on foundational practices from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), Dr. Katz is helping redefine how future physicians are trained, evaluated, and prepared for real-world medical challenges. Evolving from Summative to Formative Assessments Historically, medical education relied heavily on summative assessments—final exams intended to judge a student’s mastery of material. Today, the focus is shifting toward formative assessments, which emphasize continuous feedback and progress monitoring throughout a student’s learning journey. This "assessment for learning" approach helps students identify strengths and target areas for improvement in re...