"Board certification holds me to the highest standard possible, so I can be the best physician for my patients." Pranam Kokilakumar, DO Board Certified since 2021 "I believe that board certification is very important in a world of ever-changing healthcare. Family physicians must maintain board certification to continue to keep up to date on evidence-based medicine and to give us a standard to strive for." Kathleen Bybel, DO Board Certified since 2013 "ABFM certification is a cornerstone of my professional success in family medicine. It sets the standard for what it means to be a family physician and reflects my commitment to lifelong learning and the comprehensive care of my patients." Stephen Foster, MD 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 Phoenix Newsletter Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future In this issue of the Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from ABFM President Warren Newton, learn more about the 5-Year Cycle, preview the newly released Family Medicine Factbook 2.0, meet ABFM’s new officers and board members, and dive into new research and stories highlighting the work of family physicians. Read the Newsletter Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Suneel Parvathareddy, MD “I chose to join the ABFM Engagement Network because I believe that family medicine is strongest when clinicians on the front lines actively contribute to shaping the direction of our discipline.” READ WHY HE JOINED News Announcement Christine A. Hancock, MD, MS, Elected as Chair of the ABFM Board of Directors We are pleased to announce the election of four new officers and four new board members to the American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors. Read more Self-Assessment New National Journal Club Articles Are Here! Expand your evidence-based practice with new articles covering a variety of systems and key topics. Whether you’re maintaining certification or preparing for initial certification, NJC helps you stay current with the latest medical literature. Read our new ABFM Insights article to learn more about how the National Journal Club works! How NJC Works Explore the New Articles Research When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices New research linking ABFM survey data with Medicare claims shows a strong connection between family physician burnout and turnover. 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 June 23, 2026 President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future Go to President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future June 23, 2026 ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook Go to ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook June 23, 2026 2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30 Go to 2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30 June 23, 2026 PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices Go to PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices
Phoenix Newsletter Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future In this issue of the Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from ABFM President Warren Newton, learn more about the 5-Year Cycle, preview the newly released Family Medicine Factbook 2.0, meet ABFM’s new officers and board members, and dive into new research and stories highlighting the work of family physicians. Read the Newsletter
Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Suneel Parvathareddy, MD “I chose to join the ABFM Engagement Network because I believe that family medicine is strongest when clinicians on the front lines actively contribute to shaping the direction of our discipline.” READ WHY HE JOINED
News Announcement Christine A. Hancock, MD, MS, Elected as Chair of the ABFM Board of Directors We are pleased to announce the election of four new officers and four new board members to the American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors. Read more
Self-Assessment New National Journal Club Articles Are Here! Expand your evidence-based practice with new articles covering a variety of systems and key topics. Whether you’re maintaining certification or preparing for initial certification, NJC helps you stay current with the latest medical literature. Read our new ABFM Insights article to learn more about how the National Journal Club works! How NJC Works Explore the New Articles
Research When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices New research linking ABFM survey data with Medicare claims shows a strong connection between family physician burnout and turnover. 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 June 23, 2026 President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future Go to President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future June 23, 2026 ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook Go to ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook June 23, 2026 2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30 Go to 2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30 June 23, 2026 PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices Go to PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices
June 23, 2026 President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future Go to President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future
June 23, 2026 ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook Go to ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook
June 23, 2026 2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30 Go to 2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30
June 23, 2026 PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices Go to PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices
