News
ABFM Board of Directors Endorses ABMS and AAFP Statements on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
June 28, 2022
ABFM respects all family physicians, and we acknowledge that different but deeply principled beliefs about abortion guide the manner in which they provide care to their patients and communities. This statement is...
How Two ABFM Diplomates Developed the Care of Women KSA
June 22, 2022
This KSA, updated in 2022, combined content from two previous KSAs, Women’s Health and Maternity Care, to provide a better understanding of unique health care needs experienced by women.
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.
ED Patients Find Medical Home with Help from ABFM Diplomate Jacob Marshall, MD
June 1, 2022
“One of the disparities I have found is that a good percentage of our clientele use the emergency department for all their health care needs,” said Dr. Marshall.
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.
How ABFM and AAFP are Working Together to “Lead The Change”
May 17, 2022
To meet the increased focus on eliminating health inequities, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) was excited to work with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) on a free self-assessment...
Inclusivity Leads to Patient Satisfaction
May 10, 2022
How the APO and Dr. Stephen Adams Welcomed Transgender Patients into Primary Care
How ABFM Combats Unconscious Bias in Exam Questions
April 23, 2022
ABFM is committed to ensuring that all questions, which cover a broad spectrum of primary care practice, are fair for all examinees.
Community Focus on Improving Health Inequities in Latinx Population Leads to an Increase in COVID-19 Vaccinations
April 20, 2022
Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi mobilized resources and joined with colleagues and community members to create the “Latinx Advocacy Team & Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19.”
Inside the National Journal Club
April 8, 2022
“When family physicians, and physicians in-training, learn they can use research to help their patients, it’s very empowering.”