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"Public trust in the knowledge, professionalism, and expertise of family doctors is essential to our effectiveness as healers. ABFM serves as the nexus for ensuring that trust." Brent Smith, MD Board Certified since 2005 "The process of maintaining board certification incorporates continuous life-long learning via CME and other credentialing activities that ensure I stay on top of changes in evidence-based medicine." Disha Shastry, MD Board Certified since 2019 "Board certification ensures I stay current with evolving medical knowledge, best practices, and new treatments to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care." Ian Solari, MD Board Certified since 2011 A Higher Standard Established by physicians, ABFM Board Certification is a voluntary credential that exceeds state medical licensure requirements. Physicians who choose to take the extra step to achieve and maintain certification are committed to a higher standard of care and professionalism for their patients and communities. Read about the value of certification Phoenix Newsletter 5-Year Cycle Registration Now Open, MyABFM Portfolio App Available, New ABFM Board Members and Officers Announced In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, learn about the Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, the new MyABFM Portfolio App, the election of ABFM’s new officers and board members, the ABFM Insights Blog, and more! Read the Newsletter Diplomate Spotlight Oklahoma Physicians Highlight Family Medicine with 'Fast Talks' Podcast “There’s no such thing as just a family doc. A family doc is a broad, amazing, incredibly accomplished professional,” said Dr. Philip Palmer, ABFM Diplomate of 30 years. “I want to be a voice to help family doctors know that what they do is good and what they do is important.” Read ABFM's Latest Interview HALM Qualifying Exam Application Now Available! If you are currently in a leadership role or looking to advance your career in health care leadership, the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) may be of interest to you. Due to increasing interest, an additional HALM qualifying exam will be offered in November 2025. Learn more about this new CAQ and determine your eligibility today! Learn More Have you claimed your Digital Credentials? Designed to help you display your board-certified status as the mark of excellence, these new resources offer a convenient way to share your achievement of certification with patients, colleagues, and the public. Learn more and claim your digital badge and certificate now! Claim your digital badge now! Quick Links Resident Resources Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Click to access resources to help with achieving board certification. Website Feedback Your feedback is valuable to helping continually improve your experience! Click here to leave your comments and questions. Get Help The ABFM Support Center team is available to help you with your certification questions. Click here for Support Center contact Info. Latest News All News & Insights August 11, 2025 Kirsten Austad, MD, MPH, and Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc, Selected as 2025 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows Go to Kirsten Austad, MD, MPH, and Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc, Selected as 2025 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows July 15, 2025 ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026 Go to ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026 July 7, 2025 Now Available: MyABFM Portfolio App Go to Now Available: MyABFM Portfolio App July 7, 2025 Read the Latest ABFM Research Go to Read the Latest ABFM Research
Phoenix Newsletter 5-Year Cycle Registration Now Open, MyABFM Portfolio App Available, New ABFM Board Members and Officers Announced In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, learn about the Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, the new MyABFM Portfolio App, the election of ABFM’s new officers and board members, the ABFM Insights Blog, and more! Read the Newsletter
Diplomate Spotlight Oklahoma Physicians Highlight Family Medicine with 'Fast Talks' Podcast “There’s no such thing as just a family doc. A family doc is a broad, amazing, incredibly accomplished professional,” said Dr. Philip Palmer, ABFM Diplomate of 30 years. “I want to be a voice to help family doctors know that what they do is good and what they do is important.” Read ABFM's Latest Interview
HALM Qualifying Exam Application Now Available! If you are currently in a leadership role or looking to advance your career in health care leadership, the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) may be of interest to you. Due to increasing interest, an additional HALM qualifying exam will be offered in November 2025. Learn more about this new CAQ and determine your eligibility today! Learn More
Have you claimed your Digital Credentials? Designed to help you display your board-certified status as the mark of excellence, these new resources offer a convenient way to share your achievement of certification with patients, colleagues, and the public. Learn more and claim your digital badge and certificate now! Claim your digital badge now!
Quick Links Resident Resources Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Click to access resources to help with achieving board certification. Website Feedback Your feedback is valuable to helping continually improve your experience! Click here to leave your comments and questions. Get Help The ABFM Support Center team is available to help you with your certification questions. Click here for Support Center contact Info.
Resident Resources Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Click to access resources to help with achieving board certification.
Website Feedback Your feedback is valuable to helping continually improve your experience! Click here to leave your comments and questions.
Get Help The ABFM Support Center team is available to help you with your certification questions. Click here for Support Center contact Info.
Latest News All News & Insights August 11, 2025 Kirsten Austad, MD, MPH, and Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc, Selected as 2025 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows Go to Kirsten Austad, MD, MPH, and Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc, Selected as 2025 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows July 15, 2025 ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026 Go to ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026 July 7, 2025 Now Available: MyABFM Portfolio App Go to Now Available: MyABFM Portfolio App July 7, 2025 Read the Latest ABFM Research Go to Read the Latest ABFM Research
August 11, 2025 Kirsten Austad, MD, MPH, and Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc, Selected as 2025 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows Go to Kirsten Austad, MD, MPH, and Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc, Selected as 2025 NAM Puffer/ABFM Fellows
July 15, 2025 ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026 Go to ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026
