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ABFM National Journal Club Pilot – Launching Soon!

Earn certification points for each article activity completed.

ABMS Call for Comments on New Draft Standards for Continuing Certification

The new standards will form the road map for all ABMS medical specialty boards to follow.

ABFM Research Department to Launch Equity and Diversity Policy Brief Series

Multi-year policy brief series on Examining Equity and Diversity in the Family Medicine Workforce to be featured in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM)

The American Board of Medical Specialties Seeks Comments on Draft Standards for Continuing Certification

ABFM encourages all Diplomates to participate in ABMS Draft Standards for Continuing Certification – Call for Comments.

ABFM Research Update: Using Diplomate Feedback to Inform Quality Improvement in Certification

The ABFM research department considers the evaluation of Family Medicine Certification (FMC) its top priority. Described below are some important examples of research studies related to board certification.

KSA Revision Update: New Health Counseling and Preventive Care KSA Released

As part of the KSA revision initiative, a new American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)-developed Health Counseling and Preventive Care […]

President’s Message: Evolving Family Medicine Certification By Listening, Learning, and Supporting

Warren Newton, MD, MPH | President and CEO One of the major goals of the American Board of Family Medicine […]

ABFM Engagement Network: Feedback Helps Shape the Future of Certification

Since the inception of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Engagement Network in June 2019, volunteer Diplomates have provided […]

In Memoriam

Remembering our friend and coworker, Luther.

ABFM Collaborates with Robert Graham Center and IBM in the Creation of Primary Care in the United States: A Chartbook for Facts and Statistics

Despite renewed interest in strengthening primary care in the United States in recent years, there remains an inadequate understanding of […]