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Visiting Scholars Program
May 14, 2026
Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.
Organizational PI
May 14, 2026
Designed for organizations that support physicians in quality improvement efforts, or for clinical practices with more than 10 physicians, this pathway allows for approval for Organizational PI activities that will provide certification...
Terms of Use
May 14, 2026
UPDATED MARCH 14, 2024.
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...
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May 14, 2026
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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.
Credentialers
May 14, 2026
Verify a physician's certification status and learn more about board eligibility, physician status, and withdrawal of certification status below.
Additional Certifications
May 14, 2026
Additional subspecialty certificates are available to ABFM Diplomates through other ABMS specialty boards. If you are interested in a subspecialty certificate, please contact the administering board listed below.
Resident Entry Process
May 14, 2026
If you are a current resident or have completed training in an ACGME-accredited family medicine residency program within the last three years, you may complete the Resident Entry Process to gain initial certification.
AOA Training Pathway
May 14, 2026
The American Board of Family Medicine offers two pathways to become board-certified for physicians who received osteopathic medical education or training.
Continue Certification
May 14, 2026
Maintaining ABFM Board Certification emphasizes to your patients and the public that you are committed to a higher standard of care throughout your career.
Pathways to Certification
May 14, 2026
ABFM offers various pathways to gain initial certification depending on where you are in your medical career.