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
When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices
April 9, 2026
New research linking ABFM survey data with Medicare claims shows a strong connection between family physician burnout and turnover.
President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities
February 25, 2026
As our nation looks ahead to its 250th anniversary, we are reminded that moments of reflection often reveal new possibilities. With the start of a new year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s...
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
The Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) is a flexible alternative to the one-day exam that allows Diplomates to meet their exam requirement over time, similar to the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment.
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 reflects ABFM’s commitment to ensuring that the perspectives of practicing family physicians and primary care scientists, grounded in community and evidence based, whole-person care, help shape the nation’s most...
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
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Bazemore, ABFM SVP of Research and Policy, for receiving Honorable Mention as part of the STFM 2026 Research Paper of the Year Award, for his paper, “US Primary...