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 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 "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 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 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 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 October 15, 2025 Read the Latest ABFM Research Go to Read the Latest ABFM Research October 15, 2025 Your Voice Matters: Join the ABFM Engagement Network Go to Your Voice Matters: Join the ABFM Engagement Network October 15, 2025 Factbook 2.0 – Coming Soon! Go to Factbook 2.0 – Coming Soon!
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 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 October 15, 2025 Read the Latest ABFM Research Go to Read the Latest ABFM Research October 15, 2025 Your Voice Matters: Join the ABFM Engagement Network Go to Your Voice Matters: Join the ABFM Engagement Network October 15, 2025 Factbook 2.0 – Coming Soon! Go to Factbook 2.0 – Coming Soon!
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
October 15, 2025 Your Voice Matters: Join the ABFM Engagement Network Go to Your Voice Matters: Join the ABFM Engagement Network
