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Resource Library

May 14, 2026

Visiting Scholars Program

May 14, 2026

Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.

National Family Medicine Residency Graduate Reports

May 14, 2026

External Collaborations

May 14, 2026

The ABFM research team is excited to collaborate with your organization to further the ABFM mission.

Sustaining Women in Medicine

May 14, 2026

An ABFM Foundation funded project aimed at understanding the factors contributing to burnout in female family physicians.

Patients

May 14, 2026

We promise the ABFM board-certified family physician you choose is held to the highest standards through assessment of knowledge and skills to support the delivery of safe and high-quality care.

Value of Certification

May 14, 2026

Patients want and expect the best medical care for themselves and their families. They want to feel confident and trust that their physician is qualified and is committed to providing safe and...

About ABFM

May 14, 2026

Established in 1969 to serve the public, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a not-for-profit, private organization which provides independent assessments of qualifying family physicians.

History of ABFM

May 14, 2026

Founded in 1969, the American Board of Family Medicine is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Credentialers

May 14, 2026

Verify a physician's certification status and learn more about board eligibility, physician status, and withdrawal of certification status below.