Read the Latest ABFM Research
February 25, 2026
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Andrew Bazemore, MD, MPH | SVP of Research and Policy[/caption]
We extend our congratulations to Dr. Andrew Bazemore, ABFM Senior Vice President of Research and Policy, for receiving Honorable Mention as part of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 2026 Research Paper of the Year Award, for his paper, “US Primary Care Workforce Growth: A Decade of Limited Progress, and Projected Needs Through 2040.”
The new ABFM‑supported research studies listed below offer insights into health system performance, education and training trends, certification, and the evolving role of family physicians across practice and policy. Check out more of ABFM’s latest research in our research library, or follow us on LinkedIn where we regularly highlight research relevant to family medicine.
Achieving Health System Goals
EHR Interoperability Experiences Reported by Family Physicians
Retention of Family Physicians in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) in High-Need Areas
Education and Training
Reflections on Family Medicine’s First Year of Program Signals and Other New ERAS Features
Family and community medicine workforce training and practice in the Americas
Family Medicine Certification
Changes in Family Medicine Certification Examination Performance in Longitudinal Assessment
Role of Primary Care
Documentation of compounded GLP-1 receptor agonists in a large primary care dataset
Estimation of Mortality via the Neighborhood Atlas and Reproducible Area Deprivation Indices
What Family Physician Do
Physician and Practice Characteristics Associated with Family Physician Panel Size