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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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Dr. Kim Yu Serves Family Physicians Through Advocacy and Education
Dr. Kim Yu advocates for family physicians through organizations such as Aledade, Inc., the World Organization of Family Doctors, and AAFP. Additionally, she is a creative force on social media, where she has created several unique groups for physicians.
Dr. Christine Hancock Treats Diverse Patient Population in Washington State
Dr. Christine Hancock has treated a diverse array of patients due to her unique community setting in Bellingham, WA, including notable work providing aid to those suffering from opioid addiction. We’re excited to share her story as part of Women’s Health Month.
Dr. Gerardo Moreno is Changing the Lives of Rural Californians
Dr. Moreno, ABFM Board Chair-Elect, has dedicated his northern Los Angeles practice to addressing the needs of a historically underserved population. With patients who are 80% Hispanic and 60% monolingual Spanish speakers, Dr. Moreno and his team help this community navigate the health care system and address socio-economic factors such as food or housing insecurity.
Dr. Kento Sonoda Reflects on a Rewarding Experience as an ABFM Visiting Scholar
Congratulations to Dr. Kento Sonoda whose research paper, “HIV Care by Early-Career Family Physicians,” was selected for Honorable Mention as part of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2023 Research Paper of the Year Award! ABFM is honored to have been a part of the process.
Quality Health Care, 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
