Baltimore, MD., September 25, 2007 – Prometric, the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the second largest medical specialty board in the U.S., today jointly announced an exclusive contract for global Internet and computer-based test delivery.
Working in partnership with Prometric, the ABFM will realize a number of improvements and efficiencies to its testing program, including eliminating the need for the ABFM to maintain its own technology, test driver and banking system, thereby reducing its costs. Additionally, the ABFM will now be able to offer its programs at a larger number of locations and accommodate an increased number of candidates in a shorter period of time.
“The ABFM was impressed with the diligence that the Prometric staff demonstrated in meeting our testing needs and requirements,” said James C. Puffer, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of the ABFM. “We believe that the technology solutions provided by Prometric will assist us with achieving greater efficiency in the way in which we develop and deliver our examinations in the future.”
Ray Kelly, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Client Services, stated, “The ABFM was seeking a testing partner who could provide cost-effective access to reliable technology that would cover every element of its test program and take them to the next generation of computer based testing. Prometric created a comprehensive and customized technology solution to meet its exact needs. Prometric’s level of attentiveness, flexibility and responsiveness is critical to why our clients choose to partner with us.”
About Prometric
Prometric is the recognized global leader in technology-enabled assessment services, providing paper-and-pencil, Internet and computer-based testing solutions. It offers a fully integrated testing system that includes test development, test delivery and data management capabilities. On behalf of over 500 clients in the academic, professional, government, corporate and information technology markets, Prometric develops and/or delivers assessments through a global network of testing centers in 135 countries as well as direct to candidates via the Web. For more information, please visit www.prometric.com.
About ABFM
The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is the second-largest medical specialty board in the United States. Founded in 1969, it is a voluntary, not-for-profit, private organization whose objective is to encourage excellence in medical care. The ABFM believes that its certified family physicians have successfully demonstrated their ability and have proven their commitment to the public, the specialty of Family Medicine and the profession.
Through its certification and recertification processes, the ABFM seeks to provide patients the assurance that its certified family physicians have completed the necessary training/experience to provide quality care to the individual and the family and that this commitment to excellence is maintained throughout the physician’s years of practice.
