**This training has audio components, so please make sure you use headphones and/or are in a quiet location.
Conflict of Interest & Employment Ethics Training
Guidelines to maintain ethical workplace conduct.
Start
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to...
Disclose conflicts of interest and follow NBME’s gift policy
Explain approval requirements for outside work and recognize restrictions on working for competitors.
Course can be completed in approximately 20-30 mins
Describe disclosure requirements and supervision restrictions for hiring relatives or significant others.
Summarize responsibilities for protecting NBME intellectual property, including disclosure of AI-generated content and proper use of third-party IP.
Start
Course Navigation
Next
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Start
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
The What and the Why
NBME's Conflict of Interest Policy helps employees avoid potential improriety and defines boundaries. Click on each plus sign below to learn more about the purpose of the policy. Once you are finished, click next.
Who does this policy apply to?
What is the purpose of our Conflict of Interest Policy?
What is a conflict of interest?
Next
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for a conflict of interest/ethics checklist:
Steer clear of situations that create/appear to create conflicts of interest or divided loyalty (including those involving relatives or close friends). Avoid even the appearance of impropriety as perception matters in maintaining trust and integrity.
Perception of Loyalty & Integrity
Monetary gifts are prohibited; non-monetary gifts must be nominal to avoid conflicts.
Gift Policy
Employees should not work for competitors to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain loyalty.
Avoid Competition Work
Employees must disclose any conflicts of interest to their Senior VP promptly to maintain transparency.
Conflict Disclosure
When unsure about conflicts or ethical concerns, employees should consult their manager or HR for advice.
Seeking Guidance
Next: Checklist
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
As you watch, consider: Is there a conflict of interest? How does this checklist help you identify it?
Conflict of Interest Checklist
Check out the checklist below. Afterwards, watch the video and use the checklist to try to determine any conflicts of interest. Then, click next for additional scenarios and examples.
Understand Legal Considerations
Understand Moral Implications
Support Business Mission & Values
Support the Common Good
Decide with Transparency
Next: Examples
Conflict of Interest & Gifts Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
Before accepting, you must disclose this and get approval.
Accepting a board seat at a possible partner or competitor startup requires full disclosure to avoid conflicts.
Because of the family tie, you must disclose it.
Having a family member bidding on a project requires disclosure to prevent conflicts of interest.
You’re asked to sit on the board of a medical education start-up. The company could become a partner—or even a competitor—of NBME.
Your cousin owns a consulting firm bidding for a project with NBME. You don’t stand to gain anything personally.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
Even though it's well-intentioned, it must be reported and likely returned due to its value and timing.
Receiving gifts from vendors during contract reviews must be reported and usually returned to maintain integrity.
You must disclose the relationship to your manager to avoid any conflicts.
Having a friend, family member, or roommate taking the exam requires disclosure to maintain integrity and trust.
Your roommate is scheduled to take the USMLE exam. You work on or have access to exam content.
A vendor gives you a $50 holiday gift basket during contract renewal season.
Test Your Knowledge (1/3)
Test Your Knowledge (2/3)
Test Your Knowledge (3/3)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
The What and the Why
NBME's Outside Employment & Engagements Policy aims to prevent outside work from conflicting with NBME responsibilities. Click on each plus sign below to learn more. Once you are finished, click next.
What is the purpose of our Outside Employment & Engagements Policy?
Who does this policy apply to?
What is considered outside work?
Next
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for example scenarios.
Employees must always disclose relevant outside employment to their Manager and Business Unit Leader (ie. SVP or VP) and obtain prior approval to ensure transparency.
Disclosure & Approval
Outside work must not interfere with primary job responsibilities to maintain performance standards.
No Interference with Duties
Employees are prohibited from working for competitors to protect NBME interests.
Restrictions on Competitor Work
Payments (honoraria) for NBME-related presentations must be directed to NBME.
Honoraria Management
Employees should consult HR or their VP when uncertain about outside employment policies.
Seeking Guidance
Next: Examples
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
This is a clear conflict and not allowed. Consulting for competitors in the same industry in prohibited to avoid conflicts of interest.
Before accepting, you must get prior approval, and the honorarium may need to be paid to NBME.
You’re invited to speak at a healthcare conference on a topic related to your NBME expertise.
You start consulting for a company that competes with NBME.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
Your outside consulting work is directly interfering with NBME responsibilities, leading to missed meetings and reduced performance. This is a violation of the policy.
If the work overlaps with your NBME role, you need approval. Volunteering for nonprofits with overlapping work requires prior approval to prevent conflicts.
You begin volunteering to develop test content for a nonprofit educational group.
You recently took on a side consulting role that requires you to miss weekly team meetings.
Test Your Knowledge (1/2)
Test Your Knowledge (2/2)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
The What and the Why
NBME's Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy aims to carefully manage the employment of relatives & significant others to avoid impropriety. Click on each plus sign below to learn more. Once you are finished, click next.
What is the purpose of our Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy?
Who does this policy apply to?
Who is considered a relative?
Next
Hiring Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for example scenarios.
Relatives and significant others may be hired but must avoid direct supervision or evaluation roles to prevent conflicts of interest.
Hiring Relatives Policy
Employees must disclose relationships that could influence reporting or decision-making processes within the organization. Relationships should be disclosed to your Manager and Business Unit Leader (ie. SVP or VP).
Relationship Disclosure
Disclose changes in relationships or in employment (promotions, etc) that could impact reporting lines.
Disclose Changes
Human Resources is available to help resolve workplace issues fairly and ensure compliance with this policy.
HR Conflict Resolution
Next: Examples
Hiring Relatives & Significant Other Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
Once the significant other is promoted to supervisor, this relationship must be disclosed so HR can evaluate. Starting a romantic relationship with a supervisor must also be disclosed.
Referral of a relative is allowed, but your sister cannot report to you or be in a position where you influence her work conditions.
You refer your sister for an open role. She’s a strong candidate and gets the job.
You begin dating a coworker who then becomes your supervisor.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
You must immediately notify your manager and HR to resolve the situation. If promoted to supervise a cousin, immediate disclosure to HR is required to manage conflicts of interest.
You must notify your manager and HR to resolve the situation. Though you are not your son's manager, you may be involved in future evaluation or management decisions.
You are a manager. Your son is moves to your unit, but managed by a different manager.
After an internal promotion, you find yourself managing a team that includes a cousin.
Test Your Knowledge (1/3)
Test Your Knowledge (2/3)
Test Your Knowledge (3/3)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
The What and the Why
Intellectual Property (IP) is one of NBME’s most valuable assets. Click on each plus sign below to learn more. Once you are finished, click next.
What is the purpose of our Protection of Intellectual Property Policy?
Who does this policy apply to?
What is considered intellectual property?
Next
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for example scenarios.
Familiarize yourself regularly with NBME’s IP Guidelines. All employees must sign an Innovation & Proprietary Info Agreement at hire.
Awareness & Compliance
All employee-created IP related to NBME must be assigned to NBME. AI-generated content must be disclosed and documented.
Ownership & Disclosure
Use of others’ IP requires proper licensing and permission via Legal. Only Legal may approve any transfer or license agreements of NBME IP.
Licensing & Legal Oversight
Don’t use third-party IP (e.g., images, content, code) without formal permission or license.
Third Party IP
Next: Examples
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
Even though you created it, it belongs to NBME. You must disclose and assign the rights to the organization.
Because AI was involved, you are required to disclose the AI use and document the process.
You develop a new assessment framework during your work at NBME
You use Microsoft Copilot to help write a new training module.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
You’re approached by an outside company that wants to license a tool you helped build for NBME.
A team wants to use graphics from an online article in a public NBME presentation.
You cannot negotiate on behalf of NBME—only the Office of General Counsel may do so with proper review.
Before doing so, they must contact the Office of General Counsel to secure permissions or licenses.
Test Your Knowledge (1/3)
Test Your Knowledge (2/3)
Test Your Knowledge (3/3)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Your Responsibilities
Obtain Approval for Outside Work
Disclose Relationships
Avoid Accepting Monetary Gifts
Report Conflicts of Interest
Sign the Acknowledgement
Halogen Acknowledgement
Seek Guidance When in Doubt
Disclose AI Use
Assign All IP to NBME
Next: Resources & Contacts
Resources & Contacts
Resources
Contacts
Conflict of Interest & Gifts Policy
Christina Graveley, Manager, Talent Operations
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Janelle Endres VP of Human Resources
Hiring of Relatives & Signficant Others Policy
Melissa Nicholas Employee Relations Manager
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
NEXT
Thank youfor takingthe course!
Do you have questions?
We are here to help you. If something is unclear, don't hesitate to contact us.
The purpose of this policy is to make employees aware of the primary categories of Intellectual Property that are of concern to NBME and the practices and resources for safeguarding NBME’s Intellectual Property.
Obtain Approval for Outside Work
Employees must obtain prior approval for outside work related to their NBME role to avoid conflicts.
A family member or any person whose relationship to the employee is like that of a family member or significant other.
Discover the new landscape
Explore how technology has transformed education. Understanding this change is key to adapting and making the most of the tools available in the digital environment.
Disclose Relationships
Employees must disclose any relationships that could potentially create conflicts at work to maintain transparency.
Report Conflicts of Interest
Disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts promptly to your manager and Business Unit Leader (i.e. SVP or VP) for transparency.
The policy applies to all employees involved in hiring, supervision, and related employment decision-making roles.
Avoid Accepting Monetary Gifts
Monetary gifts are strictly prohibited; non-monetary gifts must be valued under $25 or receive approval.
Seek Guidance When in Doubt
Consult your manager or HR for advice when unsure about conflicts or ethical concerns.
The policy aims to prevent ouside work from conflicting with NBME duties or reponsibilities.
NBME defines Intellectual Property broadly as any invention, creation, innovation, discovery, improvement, development, concept, design, idea, software, trade secret, confidential information, research data, trademark, service mark, logo, slogan, original work of authorship, or other proprietary materials.
Organize your learning
Choose your resources, create a flexible schedule, and set priorities. Good planning allows you to progress without stress and make the most of each study moment.
Disclose AI Use
Always disclose AI use in creating NBME content and document your process.
Reflect on your role
In digital learning, you are the protagonist. Recognizing your autonomy and responsibility will help you progress with more clarity, commitment, and sense of purpose.
The policy aims to prevent favoritism and bias in hiring and supervision decisions within the organization.
A conflict of interest occurs when personal interests may compromise objective job performance.
Sign the Acknowledgement
Participants are expected to review all content and complete the acknowledgment in Halogen at the training's conclusion.
Evaluate and adjust your path
Take breaks to review your progress. Adjust what is necessary and celebrate your achievements. Learning also means adapting and improving on the go.
The policy applies universally to all employees across all departments and levels within the organization.
Activate your motivation
Motivation is the engine of learning. Connect with your interests, set clear goals, and visualize the personal and professional benefits of what you are about to learn.
Assign All IP to NBME
Remember that all Intellectual Property created during NBME employment belongs to NBME.
All employees creating, using, or accessing NBME intellectual property.
The policy ensures employees prioritize company interests over personal or financial gains to maintain integrity.
The policy applies to all employees involved in outside employment, consulting, speaking, or volunteering.
Outside work is considered side jobs, volunteering, public speaking, and consulting (particularly if they related to your role at NBME).
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Transcript
**This training has audio components, so please make sure you use headphones and/or are in a quiet location.
Conflict of Interest & Employment Ethics Training
Guidelines to maintain ethical workplace conduct.
Start
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to...
Disclose conflicts of interest and follow NBME’s gift policy
Explain approval requirements for outside work and recognize restrictions on working for competitors.
Course can be completed in approximately 20-30 mins
Describe disclosure requirements and supervision restrictions for hiring relatives or significant others.
Summarize responsibilities for protecting NBME intellectual property, including disclosure of AI-generated content and proper use of third-party IP.
Start
Course Navigation
Next
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Start
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
The What and the Why
NBME's Conflict of Interest Policy helps employees avoid potential improriety and defines boundaries. Click on each plus sign below to learn more about the purpose of the policy. Once you are finished, click next.
Who does this policy apply to?
What is the purpose of our Conflict of Interest Policy?
What is a conflict of interest?
Next
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for a conflict of interest/ethics checklist:
Steer clear of situations that create/appear to create conflicts of interest or divided loyalty (including those involving relatives or close friends). Avoid even the appearance of impropriety as perception matters in maintaining trust and integrity.
Perception of Loyalty & Integrity
Monetary gifts are prohibited; non-monetary gifts must be nominal to avoid conflicts.
Gift Policy
Employees should not work for competitors to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain loyalty.
Avoid Competition Work
Employees must disclose any conflicts of interest to their Senior VP promptly to maintain transparency.
Conflict Disclosure
When unsure about conflicts or ethical concerns, employees should consult their manager or HR for advice.
Seeking Guidance
Next: Checklist
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
As you watch, consider: Is there a conflict of interest? How does this checklist help you identify it?
Conflict of Interest Checklist
Check out the checklist below. Afterwards, watch the video and use the checklist to try to determine any conflicts of interest. Then, click next for additional scenarios and examples.
Understand Legal Considerations
Understand Moral Implications
Support Business Mission & Values
Support the Common Good
Decide with Transparency
Next: Examples
Conflict of Interest & Gifts Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
Before accepting, you must disclose this and get approval. Accepting a board seat at a possible partner or competitor startup requires full disclosure to avoid conflicts.
Because of the family tie, you must disclose it. Having a family member bidding on a project requires disclosure to prevent conflicts of interest.
You’re asked to sit on the board of a medical education start-up. The company could become a partner—or even a competitor—of NBME.
Your cousin owns a consulting firm bidding for a project with NBME. You don’t stand to gain anything personally.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
Even though it's well-intentioned, it must be reported and likely returned due to its value and timing. Receiving gifts from vendors during contract reviews must be reported and usually returned to maintain integrity.
You must disclose the relationship to your manager to avoid any conflicts. Having a friend, family member, or roommate taking the exam requires disclosure to maintain integrity and trust.
Your roommate is scheduled to take the USMLE exam. You work on or have access to exam content.
A vendor gives you a $50 holiday gift basket during contract renewal season.
Test Your Knowledge (1/3)
Test Your Knowledge (2/3)
Test Your Knowledge (3/3)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
The What and the Why
NBME's Outside Employment & Engagements Policy aims to prevent outside work from conflicting with NBME responsibilities. Click on each plus sign below to learn more. Once you are finished, click next.
What is the purpose of our Outside Employment & Engagements Policy?
Who does this policy apply to?
What is considered outside work?
Next
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for example scenarios.
Employees must always disclose relevant outside employment to their Manager and Business Unit Leader (ie. SVP or VP) and obtain prior approval to ensure transparency.
Disclosure & Approval
Outside work must not interfere with primary job responsibilities to maintain performance standards.
No Interference with Duties
Employees are prohibited from working for competitors to protect NBME interests.
Restrictions on Competitor Work
Payments (honoraria) for NBME-related presentations must be directed to NBME.
Honoraria Management
Employees should consult HR or their VP when uncertain about outside employment policies.
Seeking Guidance
Next: Examples
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
This is a clear conflict and not allowed. Consulting for competitors in the same industry in prohibited to avoid conflicts of interest.
Before accepting, you must get prior approval, and the honorarium may need to be paid to NBME.
You’re invited to speak at a healthcare conference on a topic related to your NBME expertise.
You start consulting for a company that competes with NBME.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
Your outside consulting work is directly interfering with NBME responsibilities, leading to missed meetings and reduced performance. This is a violation of the policy.
If the work overlaps with your NBME role, you need approval. Volunteering for nonprofits with overlapping work requires prior approval to prevent conflicts.
You begin volunteering to develop test content for a nonprofit educational group.
You recently took on a side consulting role that requires you to miss weekly team meetings.
Test Your Knowledge (1/2)
Test Your Knowledge (2/2)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
The What and the Why
NBME's Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy aims to carefully manage the employment of relatives & significant others to avoid impropriety. Click on each plus sign below to learn more. Once you are finished, click next.
What is the purpose of our Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy?
Who does this policy apply to?
Who is considered a relative?
Next
Hiring Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for example scenarios.
Relatives and significant others may be hired but must avoid direct supervision or evaluation roles to prevent conflicts of interest.
Hiring Relatives Policy
Employees must disclose relationships that could influence reporting or decision-making processes within the organization. Relationships should be disclosed to your Manager and Business Unit Leader (ie. SVP or VP).
Relationship Disclosure
Disclose changes in relationships or in employment (promotions, etc) that could impact reporting lines.
Disclose Changes
Human Resources is available to help resolve workplace issues fairly and ensure compliance with this policy.
HR Conflict Resolution
Next: Examples
Hiring Relatives & Significant Other Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
Once the significant other is promoted to supervisor, this relationship must be disclosed so HR can evaluate. Starting a romantic relationship with a supervisor must also be disclosed.
Referral of a relative is allowed, but your sister cannot report to you or be in a position where you influence her work conditions.
You refer your sister for an open role. She’s a strong candidate and gets the job.
You begin dating a coworker who then becomes your supervisor.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
You must immediately notify your manager and HR to resolve the situation. If promoted to supervise a cousin, immediate disclosure to HR is required to manage conflicts of interest.
You must notify your manager and HR to resolve the situation. Though you are not your son's manager, you may be involved in future evaluation or management decisions.
You are a manager. Your son is moves to your unit, but managed by a different manager.
After an internal promotion, you find yourself managing a team that includes a cousin.
Test Your Knowledge (1/3)
Test Your Knowledge (2/3)
Test Your Knowledge (3/3)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
The What and the Why
Intellectual Property (IP) is one of NBME’s most valuable assets. Click on each plus sign below to learn more. Once you are finished, click next.
What is the purpose of our Protection of Intellectual Property Policy?
Who does this policy apply to?
What is considered intellectual property?
Next
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
Key Elements of the Policy
Click on each plus sign to learn more about the key elements of the policy. Then, click next for example scenarios.
Familiarize yourself regularly with NBME’s IP Guidelines. All employees must sign an Innovation & Proprietary Info Agreement at hire.
Awareness & Compliance
All employee-created IP related to NBME must be assigned to NBME. AI-generated content must be disclosed and documented.
Ownership & Disclosure
Use of others’ IP requires proper licensing and permission via Legal. Only Legal may approve any transfer or license agreements of NBME IP.
Licensing & Legal Oversight
Don’t use third-party IP (e.g., images, content, code) without formal permission or license.
Third Party IP
Next: Examples
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
Example Scenarios
Read each scenario and then click on each to see the appropriate response. Then, click next for a short quiz on the policy.
Even though you created it, it belongs to NBME. You must disclose and assign the rights to the organization.
Because AI was involved, you are required to disclose the AI use and document the process.
You develop a new assessment framework during your work at NBME
You use Microsoft Copilot to help write a new training module.
Next: Test Your Knowledge
You’re approached by an outside company that wants to license a tool you helped build for NBME.
A team wants to use graphics from an online article in a public NBME presentation.
You cannot negotiate on behalf of NBME—only the Office of General Counsel may do so with proper review.
Before doing so, they must contact the Office of General Counsel to secure permissions or licenses.
Test Your Knowledge (1/3)
Test Your Knowledge (2/3)
Test Your Knowledge (3/3)
INDEX
Conflict of Interest & Gift Policy
Protection of Intellectual Property
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Responsibilities, Resources, & Contacts
Hiring of Relatives & Significant Others Policy
Continue
Your Responsibilities
Obtain Approval for Outside Work
Disclose Relationships
Avoid Accepting Monetary Gifts
Report Conflicts of Interest
Sign the Acknowledgement
Halogen Acknowledgement
Seek Guidance When in Doubt
Disclose AI Use
Assign All IP to NBME
Next: Resources & Contacts
Resources & Contacts
Resources
Contacts
Conflict of Interest & Gifts Policy
Christina Graveley, Manager, Talent Operations
Outside Employment & Engagements Policy
Janelle Endres VP of Human Resources
Hiring of Relatives & Signficant Others Policy
Melissa Nicholas Employee Relations Manager
Protection of Intellectual Property Policy
NEXT
Thank youfor takingthe course!
Do you have questions?
We are here to help you. If something is unclear, don't hesitate to contact us.
The purpose of this policy is to make employees aware of the primary categories of Intellectual Property that are of concern to NBME and the practices and resources for safeguarding NBME’s Intellectual Property.
Obtain Approval for Outside Work
Employees must obtain prior approval for outside work related to their NBME role to avoid conflicts.
A family member or any person whose relationship to the employee is like that of a family member or significant other.
Discover the new landscape
Explore how technology has transformed education. Understanding this change is key to adapting and making the most of the tools available in the digital environment.
Disclose Relationships
Employees must disclose any relationships that could potentially create conflicts at work to maintain transparency.
Report Conflicts of Interest
Disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts promptly to your manager and Business Unit Leader (i.e. SVP or VP) for transparency.
The policy applies to all employees involved in hiring, supervision, and related employment decision-making roles.
Avoid Accepting Monetary Gifts
Monetary gifts are strictly prohibited; non-monetary gifts must be valued under $25 or receive approval.
Seek Guidance When in Doubt
Consult your manager or HR for advice when unsure about conflicts or ethical concerns.
The policy aims to prevent ouside work from conflicting with NBME duties or reponsibilities.
NBME defines Intellectual Property broadly as any invention, creation, innovation, discovery, improvement, development, concept, design, idea, software, trade secret, confidential information, research data, trademark, service mark, logo, slogan, original work of authorship, or other proprietary materials.
Organize your learning
Choose your resources, create a flexible schedule, and set priorities. Good planning allows you to progress without stress and make the most of each study moment.
Disclose AI Use
Always disclose AI use in creating NBME content and document your process.
Reflect on your role
In digital learning, you are the protagonist. Recognizing your autonomy and responsibility will help you progress with more clarity, commitment, and sense of purpose.
The policy aims to prevent favoritism and bias in hiring and supervision decisions within the organization.
A conflict of interest occurs when personal interests may compromise objective job performance.
Sign the Acknowledgement
Participants are expected to review all content and complete the acknowledgment in Halogen at the training's conclusion.
Evaluate and adjust your path
Take breaks to review your progress. Adjust what is necessary and celebrate your achievements. Learning also means adapting and improving on the go.
The policy applies universally to all employees across all departments and levels within the organization.
Activate your motivation
Motivation is the engine of learning. Connect with your interests, set clear goals, and visualize the personal and professional benefits of what you are about to learn.
Assign All IP to NBME
Remember that all Intellectual Property created during NBME employment belongs to NBME.
All employees creating, using, or accessing NBME intellectual property.
The policy ensures employees prioritize company interests over personal or financial gains to maintain integrity.
The policy applies to all employees involved in outside employment, consulting, speaking, or volunteering.
Outside work is considered side jobs, volunteering, public speaking, and consulting (particularly if they related to your role at NBME).