Speaker Introduction

Dr. Matthew C. Holtman, PhD is Director of Developmental Programs at the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) in Philadelphia, where he helps lead the transition of new assessment programs from the proof-of-concept stage to operational status. He is closely involved in the development of the Assessment of Professional Behaviors, a multisource feedback tool initially intended for medical residents. Prior to working at the NBME, he was with Family Health International in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, where he conducted research on the provision of reproductive health services in countries such as Egypt, Mexico, and Bangladesh. He has taught courses in statistics, research methods, and criminology, most recently at the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government. His research interests include professionalism, error, and social networks. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Contact information:

National Board of Medical Examiners
3750 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
mholtman@nbme.org
Telephone (215) 590-9807