Engagement of family physicians in maintenance of certification remains high – American Board of Family Medicine, Inc.

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Engagement of family physicians in maintenance of certification remains high

2012

AUTHOR(S)

Puffer, James C
Bazemore, Andrew W
Jaén, Carlos Roberto
Xierali, Imam M
Phillips, Robert L
Jones, S M

TOPIC(S)

Family Medicine Certification

KEYWORD(S)

Continuing Certification Questionnaire
Initial Certification Questionnaire
JABFM Policy Brief

VOLUME

25(6):761-762

SOURCE

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians was created to enhance the quality of care delivered by family physicians but risked decreasing their engagement due to the increased burden of meeting additional requirements to remain board-certified. Participation by family physicians in Maintenance of Certification remains higher than predicted.

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