Peter Katsufrakis

President and CEO at National Board of Medical Examiners

Peter J. Katsufrakis is the President and CEO of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), a position he has held since January 30, 2017. He was selected following a national search to succeed Donald E. Melnick, who had led the organization since 2000.1

Educational Background and Career Path

Dr. Katsufrakis earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, and completed his residency in family medicine at Santa Monica Hospital. He also holds an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (USC) .1

Before his role at the NBME, he served as associate dean for student affairs and clinical associate professor at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, where he received several awards for teaching and service. His career has been marked by a commitment to medical education, professionalism, and HIV education, influenced by his early experiences during the HIV epidemic .1

Contributions to Medical Education

At the NBME, Dr. Katsufrakis has played a pivotal role in overseeing assessment programs that are crucial for medical licensure in the U.S., including the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). He has been instrumental in aligning these assessments with competencies required for medical practice .1

Dr. Katsufrakis is also a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and has been involved with various organizations related to family medicine and HIV medicine .1