NBME's Community Collaborations and Contributions Unit is excited to announce the return of the NBME Community Impact Employee Referral Program (CIERP) in 2026.

Building on the success of the 2025 pilot program, CIERP gives NBME employees the opportunity to help direct charitable funding toward nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful difference in communities through health equity, public health, and related initiatives.  

Through CIERP, NBME will invest in organizations that are:

• Advancing health equity
• Improving public health outcomes
• Addressing social determinants of health
• Creating meaningful impact in their communities  

 Nominated organizations should:  

✔ Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (or have a qualified fiscal sponsor)

✔ Focus on health equity and/or public health, or propose a project that advances these areas

✔ Not employ or financially benefit the NBME employee or their immediate family members

✔ Did not receive a CIERP award in 2025

Questions? 📧 NBMEContributions@nbme.org