John Norcini BA, PhD

John J. Norcini, PhD is President and CEO of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER(r)). FAIMER has an active research program on international health professions education and physician migration, global fellowship programs for faculty from health professions schools, and databases of recognized medical schools and accrediting bodies around the world. In conjunction with Keele University, FAIMER also offers a Master’s degree in Health Professions Education: Accreditation and Assessment. For the 25 years before joining the Foundation, Dr. Norcini held a number of senior positions at the American Board of Internal Medicine. His principal academic interest is in the assessment of physician performance.

Dr. Norcini has published extensively, lectured and taught in more than 40 countries, and is on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals in health professions education. He is an honorary Fellow of the Academy of Medical Education and has received numerous awards including the Karolinska Prize for Research in Medical Education.