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Longitudinal Assessment

May 14, 2026

The Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (longitudinal assessment) is a flexible alternative to the 300 question one-day exam. Answer 25 questions each quarter over three to four years, when and where it's convenient for you.

One-Day Exam

May 14, 2026

As you prepare to take the one-day exam, there are a number of important facts about the test-taking process that will help make your experience smoother and more successful. We encourage you to read the content on this page to understand the one-day exam's application information, preparation tools, and format.

References (ABFM Research Update: Using Diplomate Feedback to Inform Quality Improvement in Certification):

May 14, 2026

Professionalism Guidelines

May 14, 2026

Version 2022-2 Adopted Effective September 12, 2022 1. Introduction. Professionalism is at the foundation of medicine’s social contract with society. For the privilege of self-regulation, autonomy and financial reward, society expects physicians...

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...

Get Help

May 14, 2026

The ABFM Support Center Team is available to help you with your board certification questions.  We're available by phone, email, or live chat.

Visiting Scholars Program

May 14, 2026

Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.

Exam

May 14, 2026

The purpose of the exam requirement is to regularly assess and measure clinical knowledge and demonstrate your competency in medical care across the wide spectrum of conditions treated by family physicians.

One-Day Exam

May 14, 2026

Designed to regularly assess and measure clinical knowledge, the one-day exam serves to assure the public that you are up to date and aware of the best practices in medical care across...

Factors Associated with Time Spent Practicing Sports Medicine by Those with a Certificate of Added Qualification

Nithyanandam, Srikanth, Peterson, Lars E and Puffer, James C

2021

“Family Medicine Was All I Ever Wanted to Do”

April 1, 2025

From 1975 until his retirement in November 2024, Dr. Wagner provided primary care to communities and veterans in California and New Mexico.

Family Medicine Residents Intentions to Provide Gender Affirming Care

Barr, Wendy Brooks, Fleischer, Sarah E and Peterson, Lars E

2024