2. With more than 25 years of experience
working in cardiovascular medicine,
Lawrence J. Markovitz, MD, serves as
medical director of Virginia Vein Care, a
McLean, Virginia, practice he founded. As a
part of his responsibilities, Dr. Lawrence
Markovitz maintains certifications from
several medical organizations, including the
National Board of Medical Examiners
(NBME).

3. An independent, nonprofit organization
established in 1915, the NBME provides
assessment of health professionals. It also
oversees the United States Medical
Licensing Examination, which potential
medical professionals must pass to practice
medicine.

4. To celebrate its 100 years of existence, the
NBME is hosting its Centennial Invitational
Conference on May 4 and 5, 2015, in
Philadelphia. The conference will focus upon
the future of the NBME and will culminate with
presentations from finalists of its Centennial
Prize Competition. The finalists will address
innovative ideas dealing with individual health
professional needs as well as education
pertaining to those in the field of medicine.