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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
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."
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.
Policy on Industry Support of Components of Family Medicine Certification
May 14, 2026
APPROVED BY THE ABFM BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON APRIL 28, 2008Last AMENDED ON October 03, 2017 As an organization accountable to the public, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) feels that...
Conceptual Foundations
May 14, 2026
The Conceptual Foundations study synthesized findings from over 600 articles to describe the foundational evidence behind the need for continuous certification.
November 2024
May 14, 2026
The Phoenix is ABFM's e-newsletter distributed to all Diplomates and residents to provide important updates, useful tips, and other resources related to certification and other ABFM initiatives.
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.
June 2026
August 5, 2026
The Phoenix is ABFM’s e-newsletter distributed to all Diplomates and residents to provide important updates, useful tips, and other resources related to certification and other ABFM initiatives.
Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM is excited to offer the Sports Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED-LA). This new alternative to the one-day exam will be available to physicians seeking recertification in Sports Medicine beginning in 2027.
HALM Important Dates
May 14, 2026
All of the deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the administrator of the Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) exam. To apply, begin your...