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We promise that the credential you earn is a meaningful measure of your
professionalism, cognitive expertise, and commitment to improvement.
VALUE OF CERTIFICATION
Participating in Family Medicine Certification assures patients that you are up to date, work regularly to improve your care and are worthy of their confidence.
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BECOME CERTIFIED
Family Medicine Certification (FMC) serves to assure your patients and the public that you are highly skilled and effective at improving their health by having met the specific residency training standards and continuing to maintain high professional standards.
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CONTINUE CERTIFICATION
Patients place faith in board certification and expect that it reflects ongoing education and practice improvement.
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ADDED QUALIFICATIONS
In conjunction with other ABMS member boards, ABFM offers a number of Added Qualifications.
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ABFM Diplomate Dr. Jason Powers Improves Burnout by Implementing Team-Based Care
Dr. Jason Powers, board-certified family physician and medical director of the University of Iowa’s Department of Family Medicine, collaborated with his fellow clinicians on the establishment of team-based care. Medical assistants were trained to scribe and perform more extensive duties in each patient visit. This eased the physician workload and improved staff morale. Read the latest Diplomate Perspective article about Dr. Powers here.
Now Available! - Longitudinal Assessments for Select CAQs
Adolescent Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Sleep Medicine now offer longitudinal assessment examinations. The 2023 application window for these Certificates of Added Qualification (CAQs) is now open. For complete details, select your topic here. Apply in your MyABFM Portfolio.
ABFM Announces Fee Reductions
In August 2022, ABFM shared good news through the MyABFM Portfolio that affects all Board-certified family physicians. Recognizing the financial burden of being Board certified, ABFM has reduced the fees associated with exam applications, retakes and the first year of certification. In addition, we announced several improvements to our certification activities and that the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA) is now a permanent alternative to the one-day exam option For a full breakdown, see our latest news announcement.
Gary L. LeRoy, MD, Selected as ABFM’s New Senior VP
ABFM is pleased to announce that Gary Lewis LeRoy, MD, FAAFP, has been selected as our Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience. Beginning November 1, 2022, Dr. LeRoy will lead ABFM engagement efforts for Diplomates and collaborating organizations, improve the Diplomate experience with Board certification, oversee communication and outreach strategy, and more. Dr. LeRoy is an accomplished physician with over 30 years of clinical experience, and he’s a proven leader who recently served as President and Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). We look forward to working with Dr. LeRoy for years to come. To learn more, read our new press release.
Quality Healthcare, Public Trust...
Setting the Standards in Family Medicine.
About the ABFM
The American Board of Family Medicine is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Through ABMS, the boards work together to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification. The American Board of Family Medicine is an independent, non-profit organization. Read more
