News
ABFM Welcomes New Board Members and Officers (2026)
May 7, 2026
Christine A. Hancock, MD, MS, Elected as Chair of the ABFM Board of Directors
President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities
February 25, 2026
As the nation nears its 250th anniversary, Dr. Warren Newton reflects on shared responsibility, new possibilities, and acting with purpose in the year ahead.
Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification
February 25, 2026
ABFM’s 5-Year Continuous Certification Cycle is gaining strong momentum and delivering greater flexibility, choice, and support.
Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA)
February 25, 2026
SPMED-LA offers a flexible alternative to the one-day exam, allowing Sports Medicine Diplomates to meet their exam requirement over time.
Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
February 25, 2026
Download the MyABFM Mobile App today to start completing your KSAs on the go!
Factbook 2.0 Coming in 2026
February 25, 2026
We’re excited to announce that the second edition of the Family Medicine Factbook will be published in the spring of 2026!
Celebrating 15 Years of Puffer Fellows
February 25, 2026
The Puffer/ABFM Fellowship brings the perspectives of family physicians and primary care scientists into the nation's most influential health policy conversations.
Your Feedback Is Making a Difference
February 25, 2026
Your perspective matters, and the Engagement Network is where it can make a real difference.
Read the Latest ABFM Research
February 25, 2026
Dr. Andrew Bazemore received Honorable Mention for the STFM 2026 Research Paper of the Year Award for his work on U.S. primary care workforce growth.
Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention
February 25, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions.
PRIME Registry: Improve Quality, Reduce Burden, and Advance Primary Care
February 25, 2026
Primary care clinicians can now join the PRIME Registry at no cost through a new ABFM–Stanford partnership funded by Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention
January 2, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA will feature 30 questions—25 new and five personalized spaced repetition questions to strengthen retention.