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President’s Message: ABFM’s Unwavering Commitment to Diplomates and the Specialty

March 27, 2025

ABFM’s new 2025-2029 strategic plan was approved by the ABFM Board of Directors in early February. The goals of our previous strategic plan have largely been met, and now we move forward...

In Case You Missed It: New 5-Year Cycle

March 27, 2025

You never have to take the one-day exam again to maintain your certification – unless you want to! Using the longitudinal assessment as a foundation, the new 5-Year Cycle promotes ongoing learning...

Have You Listened to The ABFM Podcast?

March 27, 2025

ABFM is proud to announce that our first four episodes of The ABFM Podcast are now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the ABFM Website.

Changes to the KSA, CKSA, and NJC Commenting Platform

March 27, 2025

As of January 2025, the comment section within the self-assessment platforms will only be viewable to ABFM staff to improve activity content and to enhance the quality of certification activities developed by...

Read the Latest ABFM Research

March 27, 2025

Check out ABFM’s latest research below and in our research library, or follow us on LinkedIn where we regularly highlight research relevant to family medicine.

Closing Care Gaps: How One Practice Addressed Data Deficiencies in Cervical Cancer...

January 15, 2025

Drs. Jeremy Fischer and Nicole Karmo of the Henry Ford Macomb Health Center discussed improving data on cervical cancer screenings which led to a recent performance improvement submission.

Do You Still Need a Performance Improvement Activity?

December 9, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, family physicians across the country are finalizing their certification activities. Each clinically active ABFM Diplomate must complete a Performance Improvement (PI) activity as part of their...

President’s Message: Giving Thanks to Family Physicians Nationwide

November 7, 2024

Family physicians nationwide are working to improve the lives of their patients, their communities, and the specialty. We are grateful for all you do, as well as your commitment to lifelong learning...

Now Available: 5-Year Cycle Registration

November 7, 2024

Registration for the new 5-Year Cycle is now available to Diplomates with an exam requirement due in 2025. Completing registration early ensures you can begin the longitudinal assessment (exam) and access certification...

New in 2025: Redesigned Family Medicine Exam Blueprint

November 7, 2024

ABFM is excited to announce the implementation of a new family medicine exam blueprint beginning January 1, 2025. The new blueprint is designed to better align with clinical activities of today’s practicing...