News
Introducing ABFM’s 2022-23 Board Chair Lauren S. Hughes, MD, MPH, MSC, FAAFP
June 13, 2022
Dr. Hughes is an expert in the design and implementation of evidence-based health policy.
American Board of Family Medicine Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
May 17, 2022
ABFM is pleased to announce the election of four new officers and three new board members.
New Knowledge Self-Assessments Will Release in January
January 19, 2022
Care of Older Adults KSA and Care of Hospitalized Patients KSA Available in January
President’s Message: Committing to Health Equity
January 19, 2022
"Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Self-Assessment Activities
January 19, 2022
Three additional new self-assessment options added
Health Equity in Action: ABFM Diplomate Stories
January 19, 2022
Do you have a health equity related topic that you'd like to share as a potential story idea?
Certification Activities to Promote Improvements in Health Equity
January 19, 2022
Several new certification activity options focused on health equity are now available.
New ABFM Research Page Goes Live!
January 19, 2022
The new research page offers easy access to published research on certification methods and to advance the scientific basis for family medicine.
National Journal Club to Build on Pilot Success in 2022!
January 19, 2022
Building on the August 2021 pilot, the ABFM National Journal Club will expand in 2022.
ABFM and Stanford Support CDC to Monitor COVID-19 Incidence, Prevalence, and Long-Term Symptoms
December 16, 2021
This new initiative utilizes electronic health record data from millions of Americans and will provide insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RWJF Awards Grant to ABFM Foundation for Collaboration with Stanford and US Census Bureau to Support Research on Using Social Determinants of Health Indices to Adjust Payments to Physicians
December 14, 2021
RWJF awarded a grant to support ABFM Foundation, Stanford, and Census Bureau research on social factors, health equity, and Medicare payment.
New JAMA Article Navigates Changes to US News’ Medical School Rankings
November 19, 2021
Authors Robert Phillips, MD, Andrew Bazemore, MD, and Jack Westfall, MD, provide valuable insight into US News' medical school ranking process.