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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 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 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 for 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.
EXPLORE THE NATIONAL JOURNAL CLUB PILOT
Staying current with medical literature can be challenging, especially while caring for patients and balancing countless other responsibilities. That’s why ABFM is proud to announce the launch of the National Journal Club Pilot. Available now through your MyABFM Portfolio, this new service provides Diplomates and residents with access to the latest peer-reviewed articles and the ability to earn certification points. Reflect on what you read and demonstrate mastery by correctly answering four assessment questions provided for each article. Complete 10 article assessments, earn 10 certification points and fulfill your minimum KSA requirement. Learn more about the National Journal Club or get started at the link below.
MyABFM Portfolio — Now available!
MyABFM Portfolio (previously Physician Portfolio) is our new and improved website designed to provide a convenient, easy to navigate, personalized tool to help you track your progress with continuous certification, lifelong learning, and professional development in family medicine. Designed by physicians and for physicians, we had one goal in mind. Improve your experience and make continuous certification and requirements easier to understand. Updated with a fresh new look, the personalized dashboard displays all relevant information up front so you can track your progress and remaining requirements as quickly as possible. Download the How To Guide, view the video, or log in now to check it out.
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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
