The Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) is currently conducting a call for volunteers.  We are seeking volunteers to serve on CBDCE committees and Taskforces beginning in January 2027.

CBDCE committees and taskforces for 2027 include:

• Credentials Committee
• CDCES Examination Committee
• BC-ADM Examination Committee
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) Committee
• Recognition Review Committee

As CBDCE is exploring a new potential certification for support-level staff, we may also be seeking additional volunteers to support this effort in 2027.

Information about the purpose, responsibilities, and anticipated commitment for each committee and task force is available on the next page. We encourage you to review these materials before indicating your areas of interest.

Helpful Information

• Previous volunteer experience is not required to apply. While this application asks about professional and volunteer experience, please do not let a lack of prior experience prevent you from submitting an application. CBDCE values having a variety of experiences, backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives represented across its committees and task forces.
• Individuals may be asked to participate in an interview before appointment.
• If appointed, your term will begin in January 2027.
• Committee commitments are typically two to three years, while task force commitments generally last one to one-and-a-half years.
• Meetings may be held virtually or in person. Virtual meetings may include evening Zoom calls.
• If your committee or task force requires in-person meetings, CBDCE covers travel expenses in accordance with its travel expense guidelines. In-person meetings are generally held in the Chicago/O'Hare Airport area and may take place on weekends.

Questions? Please contact Beth Mlodoch at bmlodoch@cbdce.org.

One final helpful note: To aid in CBDCE communicating with you about your interest in serving, be sure to add "@cbdce.org" to your safe senders or friends list.

Please review the information below before selecting the committee(s) or task force(s) for which you would like to be considered.

Credentials Committee

Supports the policies and processes related to eligibility and credentialing for the CDCES and BC-ADM certification programs, helping ensure certification requirements are applied consistently and appropriately.  This committee typically has 1-2 in-person meetings a year and occasional virtual meetings.

CDCES Examination Committee

Supports the ongoing development and maintenance of the CDCES certification examination. Members may participate in activities such as developing, reviewing, and evaluating examination content to help ensure the exam remains valid and relevant to current practice.  This committee typically has two in-person meetings a year and occasional virtual meetings as needed.

BC-ADM Examination Committee

Supports the ongoing development and maintenance of the BC-ADM certification examination. Members may participate in activities such as developing, reviewing, and evaluating examination content to help ensure the exam remains valid and relevant to current practice.  This committee typically has two in-person meetings a year and occasional virtual meetings as needed.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) Committee

Supports CBDCE's efforts to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging within the organization and its volunteer community. The committee helps identify and advance initiatives and resources that support an inclusive organizational culture including the CDCES and BC-ADM Scholarship Programs.  This committee is conducted virtually, with virtual meetings currently held every other month.

Recognition Review Committee

Supports the review and development of all CBDCE recognition initiatives designed to acknowledge individuals and efforts that contribute to and support certification and/or the diabetes care community including but not limited to CBDCE-Recognized Preparation Pathways for initial certification and the Ambassador program.  This committee is expected to have one in-person meeting in 2027 and at least quarterly virtual meetings.

New Certification Support

As CBDCE explores a new potential certification program for support-level staff - such as medical assistants, assistant nurses, dietetic technicians, pharmacy technicians and community health workers - volunteer support may be needed in developing a job task analysis (exam content outline) and/or exam questions.  This could include in-person and/or virtual meetings.

Not sure of your 8-digit certification number? Check your CDCES certificate or wallet card. You may also use the Verify section of the CBDCE website or contact the CBDCE office at 847.228.9795.

About You

CBDCE values having volunteers with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, disciplines, and perspectives. The following information helps CBDCE better understand the composition of its volunteer applicant pool.

Volunteer Commitment

CBDCE volunteers are expected to actively participate in the work of their assigned committee or task force. Depending on the group, responsibilities may include attending virtual meetings, completing assignments or reviewing materials between meetings, and participating in in-person meetings.