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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.
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.
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.
NEW! 5-Year Cycle
May 14, 2026
To meet the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Assessment Standards for Continuing Certification effective January 1, 2024, ABFM is transitioning to the new Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle (5-Year Cycle).
Visiting Scholars Program
May 14, 2026
Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.
References (ABFM Research Update: Using Diplomate Feedback to Inform Quality Improvement in Certification):
May 14, 2026
Family Leave Policy
May 14, 2026
Background and Purpose The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Time Away from Residency / Family Leave Policy for ABFM board-eligibility was initially updated in July 2020 in order to distinguish parental...
Advancing Primary Care Through Alternative Payment Models: Lessons from the United States & Canada
Bazemore, Andrew W, Phillips, Robert L, Glazier, R H and Tepper, J
2018
The Evolution of Physician Certification and the Canary in the Coal Mine
Puffer, James C
2016
Educational resource sharing and collaborative training in family practice and internal medicine. A statement from the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Family Practice
Kimball, H R and Young, P R
1995
Estimation of Mortality via the Neighborhood Atlas and Reproducible Area Deprivation Indices
Gladish, Nicole, Phillips, Robert L and Rehkopf, David H
2026
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccinations in United States primary care practices
Ataç, Ömer, Peterson, Lars E and Waters, Teresa M
2025