Phoenix Newsletter - October 2025 President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change Read President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change
"ABFM Board Certification matters to me as it signifies a commitment to lifelong learning and maintaining the highest of standards within our family medicine specialty." Ashley Yano, MD Board Certified since 2022 "ABFM Board Certification sets family physicians apart by highlighting the unique training, experience, and competency that defines us as the irreplaceable foundation of health care’s future." Michael Attilio, MD Board Certified since 2008 "ABFM certification matters deeply to me because the longitudinal assessments help me stay current through manageable, practice-integrated learning." Kevin Volkema, DO Board Certified since 2021 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 News Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention As part of ABFM’s commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we’re excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity. Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions. Read the Announcement Phoenix Newsletter ABFM President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from Dr. Warren Newton, learn about the Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, the new CKSA mobile experience, five new health-equity focused activities, and more! Read the Newsletter Certification ABFM Announces Five New Health Equity Activities The new activities include: Striving for Health Equity Social Determinants of Health Supporting Vulnerable Populations Championing Economics and Policy to Reduce Health Disparities Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Population Health Read About The Activities 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 January 2, 2026 Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention Go to Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention December 12, 2025 ABFM Partners with Stanford University to Expand PRIME Registry and Advance Health Data Research Go to ABFM Partners with Stanford University to Expand PRIME Registry and Advance Health Data Research October 24, 2025 Congratulations to our Colleagues Elected to the NAM Class of 2025 Go to Congratulations to our Colleagues Elected to the NAM Class of 2025 October 15, 2025 President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change Go to President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change
News Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention As part of ABFM’s commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we’re excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity. Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions. Read the Announcement
Phoenix Newsletter ABFM President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from Dr. Warren Newton, learn about the Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, the new CKSA mobile experience, five new health-equity focused activities, and more! Read the Newsletter
Certification ABFM Announces Five New Health Equity Activities The new activities include: Striving for Health Equity Social Determinants of Health Supporting Vulnerable Populations Championing Economics and Policy to Reduce Health Disparities Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Population Health Read About The Activities
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 January 2, 2026 Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention Go to Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention December 12, 2025 ABFM Partners with Stanford University to Expand PRIME Registry and Advance Health Data Research Go to ABFM Partners with Stanford University to Expand PRIME Registry and Advance Health Data Research October 24, 2025 Congratulations to our Colleagues Elected to the NAM Class of 2025 Go to Congratulations to our Colleagues Elected to the NAM Class of 2025 October 15, 2025 President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change Go to President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change
January 2, 2026 Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention Go to Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention
December 12, 2025 ABFM Partners with Stanford University to Expand PRIME Registry and Advance Health Data Research Go to ABFM Partners with Stanford University to Expand PRIME Registry and Advance Health Data Research
October 24, 2025 Congratulations to our Colleagues Elected to the NAM Class of 2025 Go to Congratulations to our Colleagues Elected to the NAM Class of 2025
October 15, 2025 President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change Go to President’s Message: Enduring Commitments in a Time of Change
