PHILADELPHIA, PA—The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), an independent, nonprofit organization that provides competency assessments for osteopathic medical licensure and related health care professions, is proud to announce the following appointments to its National Faculty Chair positions for 2022:
National Faculty Appointments for 2022
Angela C. Cavanna, DO
National Faculty Clinical Department Chair – Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, & Dermatology
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-Middletown
Balbina J. Plotkin, MEd, PhD
National Faculty Department of Foundational Biomedical Sciences Division Chair – Microbiology/Immunology
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Wayne R. Carlsen, DO
National Faculty Examination Chair – COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine-Athens Carlsen begins this position as he vacates his previous leadership position, as National Faculty Clinical Department Chair – Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, & Dermatology.
“We welcome these new leaders, who represent subject matter experts from across disciplines and across the country, to help guide the NBOME and its assessments into the future,” said John R. Gimpel, president and CEO of the NBOME.
The NBOME, its staff, its Board of Directors, Board Chair Richard J. LaBaere II, DO, MPH, and Gimpel also extend appreciation to the outgoing National Faculty Chairs whose terms ended on December 31, 2021.
Outgoing National Faculty Chairs
Charles A. Finch Jr., DO
National Faculty Examination Chair – COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Peter G. Gulick, DO
National Faculty Department of Foundational Biomedical Sciences Division Chair – Microbiology/Immunology
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
David Kuo, DO
National Faculty Examination Chair – COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Kuo concluded his tenure as Examination Chair – COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE in June 2021 and continues to serve the NBOME as a co-vice-chair of the Special Commission on Osteopathic Medical Licensure Assessment.
“The longstanding service and dedication of these individuals, who volunteer their time freely, ensure the quality, validity, and fairness of our test items, cases, and rationales,” said Gimpel. “We are so grateful for their contributions.” Visit the National Faculty page to learn more about members of the National Faculty and their integral role at the NBOME.