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Is Your ABFM Exam Due This Year? Consider the Longitudinal Assessment.

March 26, 2024

Are you tired of cramming for a stressful single-day exam? The Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment is a popular alternative that allows physicians to keep up with medical knowledge and reduces the...

Announcing ABFM’s Digital Credential Program

February 21, 2024

Share your achievement of board certification with patients, colleagues, and the public.

“We Thrive in Crisis.” How 400,000 Californians Received the COVID Vaccine

February 20, 2024

Dr. Jerry Abraham drew national attention in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic when his Los Angeles clinic was left out of initial vaccine distribution. He took an active, outspoken role...

President’s Message: Improving What’s Important To You – Value and Experience with Board Certification

February 5, 2024

Reducing burden, saving time and money, and ensuring certification activities are meaningful and relevant.

Dr. Kim Yu Joins ABFM as PRIME National Strategy Consultant

January 10, 2024

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is pleased to announce that Kim Yu, MD, FAAFP, DABFM, has accepted the role of PRIME National Strategy Consultant, effective January 1, 2024.

Native American Health Care Is a Challenging but Solvable Puzzle

November 11, 2023

Dr. Carlos Gonzales Examines the Tribes Living in Arizona.

Dr. Kento Sonoda Reflects on a Rewarding Experience as an ABFM Visiting Scholar

November 8, 2023

His work in the program led to completion of two separate research projects, including one which culminated in an article being published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine...

President’s Message: Enhancing Family Medicine Through Leadership Development and Education

October 26, 2023

Read about new certification activities, the new Family Medicine Factbook, plus several recent leadership development announcements.

New! Health Care Administration, Leadership and Management CAQ Available October 2024

October 26, 2023

The HALM CAQ will recognize physicians with significant leadership responsibility in a variety of settings including health systems, large medical groups, community practices, academic health centers, and health policy organizations.

New! Pain Medicine Knowledge Self-Assessment

October 26, 2023

The new Pain Medicine Knowledge Self-Assessment activity is now available and can be accessed in your MyABFM Portfolio.