Call for Applications: Innovation and Technology Committee Member
Applications will be accepted through Friday, December 11, 2026.
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) seeks three members to serve on the Innovation and Technology Committee. Applicants must be current or former ABEM Certifying Examination or Oral Certification examiners, item writers, or case developers. Selected applicants will join a committee focused on emerging technologies and innovative approaches to certification and assessment. The application period will close on Friday, December 11.
Applicant Criteria
- Knowledge of and interest in the technology environment, future and emerging trends, and building innovative certification and assessment modalities
- Interested in researching and learning about new and emerging technologies to be able to advise the committee
- Willing to invest time and effort to develop the work of this committee
Roles and Responsibilities
- Environmental scanning and horizon monitoring
- Strategic alignment of technology investments
- AI governance and policy oversight
- Exam technology and assessment innovation oversight
- Innovation culture and organizational readiness
Examples of work for the Committee in the next 18 months
- Assessing the external environment for new and emerging technologies
- Suggesting content for educational sessions for the Board and staff on new technologies and/or assessment modalities
- Developing a high-level Technology and Innovation roadmap (e.g., priorities, products, timelines)
- Developing AI use and tool standards (as well as other technology standards and use)
- Defining Emergency Physician AI Competencies
- Defining foundational core knowledge for the appropriate use of AI in a clinical setting
- Developing core content for a MyEMCert AI module for continuing certification
- Defining a case type for the Certifying Exam assessing defined information/AI competencies
Time Commitment
The term will run for three years, with the possibility of reappointment to a second and final three-year term.
Applications
If you would like to be considered, or if you know of a colleague who would, please submit an application.
Applications will be accepted through December 11, 2026.
More Information
Applicants must comply with the following policies:
- ABEM Code of Conduct
- ABEM Code of Ethics
- Policy on Conflicts of Interest
- Policy on Confidentiality
- Policy on Participation in Examination Preparation Activities
Questions? Contact Marijo Quintana, MBA.
