PHILADELPHIA, PA — The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has announced that its Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, will co-chair the committee responsible for revising the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the “Standards”).
First published in 1966, the “Standards” are the result of a collaborative effort by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). The document, which has been revised four times since its inception, is seen as the benchmark for guidance on assessments in the United States and across the globe.
The impact of the “Standards” spans various fields, including measurement, assessment, education, medicine, psychology, and employment. The criteria set forth in the document guide the development, use, and interpretation of tests. It’s not uncommon for the “Standards” to be cited by states, federal agencies, private organizations, legislative bodies, and even the U.S. Supreme Court.
Tong expressed her honor at being chosen for this significant role. “Throughout my career, the ‘Standards’ have served as the cornerstone for my approach to designing, developing, and implementing assessments,” she said. “This opportunity represents a significant journey, especially given the increasing emphasis on assessments both for learning and of learning.”
In her current role at NBME, Tong oversees test development, psychometrics, and operations management. She is a nationally recognized measurement expert and has delivered presentations and publications on assessment best practices, equity in assessment, balanced assessment systems, and assessment policy. Her work also covers technical psychometrics theory and practices related to item response theory, generalizability theory, equating, and scaling.
NBME President and CEO Peter Katsufrakis, MD, MBA, praised Tong’s appointment. “We are truly honored that Ye Tong has been chosen to guide the next revision of the ‘Standards,'” he said. “The breadth and depth of her assessment experience make her an ideal individual to oversee this critically important work.”
Tong has served as president for NCME and was a founding board member of Women in Measurement. She is currently on the advisory panel for the Center for Measurement Justice and serves on the technical advisory committee for several states and districts. She has also been on the editorial boards for the Journal of Educational Measurement and Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice.
As technology rapidly evolves and the understanding of fairness and equity in measurement and assessment is re-envisioned, Tong’s leadership in the upcoming revision of the “Standards” will be crucial. Her influence and expertise in the field promise to steer these critical guidelines toward the future, ensuring they continue to serve as a robust and relevant tool for professionals in education and beyond.
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