"ABFM’s standards push me to keep my skills sharp and my knowledge current, so I can meet my patients with the right care at the right time." Justin Woods, MD Board Certified since 2018 "ABFM Board Certification matters to me as it signifies a commitment to lifelong learning and maintaining the highest of standards within our family medicine specialty." Ashley Yano, MD Board Certified since 2022 "ABFM Board Certification sets family physicians apart by highlighting the unique training, experience, and competency that defines us as the irreplaceable foundation of health care’s future." Michael Attilio, MD Board Certified since 2008 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 Registration Deadline Approaching: Avoid Late Fees Did you gain initial certification in 2025 or do you have an exam due in 2026? Register for your 5-Year Cycle by February 26 to avoid late fees! Once registration is complete, you’ll be able to access your first quarter of longitudinal assessment exam questions. The redesigned registration process takes less than 20 minutes to complete, so don’t delay—register today to stay on track with your certification requirements. Register Now News Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention As part of ABFM’s commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we’re excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity. Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions. Read the Announcement 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 February 25, 2026 President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities Go to President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities February 25, 2026 Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification Go to Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification February 25, 2026 Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) Go to Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) February 25, 2026 Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience Go to Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
Registration Deadline Approaching: Avoid Late Fees Did you gain initial certification in 2025 or do you have an exam due in 2026? Register for your 5-Year Cycle by February 26 to avoid late fees! Once registration is complete, you’ll be able to access your first quarter of longitudinal assessment exam questions. The redesigned registration process takes less than 20 minutes to complete, so don’t delay—register today to stay on track with your certification requirements. Register Now
News Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention As part of ABFM’s commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we’re excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity. Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions. Read the Announcement
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 February 25, 2026 President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities Go to President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities February 25, 2026 Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification Go to Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification February 25, 2026 Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) Go to Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) February 25, 2026 Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience Go to Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
February 25, 2026 President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities Go to President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities
February 25, 2026 Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification Go to Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification
February 25, 2026 Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) Go to Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA)
February 25, 2026 Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience Go to Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
