The Consequential Validity of ABFM Examinations
Measurement scholar, Samuel Messick, defines validity as “an integrated evaluative judgment of the degree to which empirical evidence and theoretical […]
Colocating Behavioral Health and Primary Care and the Prospects for an Integrated Workforce.
Integrated behavioral health and primary care is emerging as a superior means by which to address the needs of the […]
Improving quality of care and guideline adherence for asthma through a group self-assessment module
Background: The quality of care for asthma remains suboptimal. Compliance with guidelines remains low, but improved adherence to guidelines may […]
Structure and Characteristics of Family Medicine Maternity Care Fellowships
Background and objectives: Fewer family physicians are providing maternity care. Maternity Care Fellowships (MCFs) provide training in advanced obstetrical skills, […]
The Future Role of the Family Physician in the United States: A Rigorous Exercise in Definition
As the U.S. health care delivery system undergoes rapid transformation, there is an urgent need to define a comprehensive, evidence-based […]
Community size and organization of practice predict family physician recertification success
Objective: Health disparities exist between rural and urban areas. Rural physicians may lack sufficient medical knowledge, which may lead to […]
Family medicine residency program directors’ plans to incorporate maintenance of certification into residency training: a CERA survey
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Participation in Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians (MC-FP) is now a requirement for residents to take […]
Trends in Family Physicians Performing Deliveries, 2003-2010
Objective: This observational study examined the proportion of family physicians continuing to perform deliveries from 2003-2010. Methods: Data were collected […]
Effectiveness over efficiency: underestimating the primary care physician shortage
Interest in improving health care outcomes requires increasing the effectiveness of primary care. Focus on effectiveness is leading many innovative […]
Improving quality of care for diabetes through a maintenance of certification activity: family physicians’ use of the chronic care model
INTRODUCTION: Improving the care of patients with diabetes is a health care priority. Through Part 4 of Maintenance of Certification […]
