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Wellness and Burnout Bibliography
August 27, 2026
ABFM‑supported research examines the prevalence, determinants, and consequences of burnout among family physicians, underscoring the need for system‑level interventions to strengthen physician wellness and workforce sustainability.
Comprehensiveness Bibliography
August 27, 2026
ABFM research on comprehensiveness provides the evidence base linking breadth of practice to lower costs, fewer hospitalizations, and reduced burnout.
Visiting Scholars Program
May 14, 2026
Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.
Maternal Care and Women’s Health Bibliography
August 27, 2026
ABFM research examining workforce trends, training gaps, and practice patterns shaping the delivery of maternity and women’s health care.
Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM is excited to offer the Sports Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (Sports-LA). This new alternative to the one-day exam will be available to physicians seeking recertification in Sports Medicine beginning in 2027.
CAQ Board Eligibility
May 14, 2026
Effective July 1, 2017 The American Board of Family Medicine defines the 7-year period of board eligibility as (1) the period that begins July 1, 2017, for any physician eligible to apply...
Sports Medicine Important Dates
May 14, 2026
To register for your exam, be sure to begin your application and submit associated fees prior to the "Final Deadline to Submit Online Application."
References (ABFM Research Update: Using Diplomate Feedback to Inform Quality Improvement in Certification):
May 14, 2026
Dates and Deadlines
May 14, 2026
Important dates and deadlines related to your certification process will be featured on this page and regularly updated as new information becomes available to ABFM.
Dates and Deadlines
May 14, 2026
Important dates and deadlines related to the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (longitudinal assessment) and Family Medicine Certification Examination (one-day exam) will be featured on this page and regularly updated as new information becomes available.
Sleep Medicine Important Dates
May 14, 2026
All of the deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Internal Medicine, the administrator of the Sleep Medicine exam. To avoid a late registration fee, begin your application and submit...
Pain Medicine Important Dates
May 14, 2026
Deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), the administrator of the Pain Medicine exam. To avoid a late registration fee, begin your application and submit associated fees...