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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
National Resident Survey
May 14, 2026
2024 American Board of Family Medicine National Resident Survey Rationale and Methodology: The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) has a long history of collecting data from its Diplomates to evaluate its...
History of ABFM
May 14, 2026
Founded in 1969, the American Board of Family Medicine is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
2019-2025 Strategic Plan
May 14, 2026
ABFM is dedicated to improving Family Medicine Certification by engaging our Diplomates and serving our specialty, the profession, and the public. As we realize the components of this strategic plan, we commit...
May 2023
May 14, 2026
Celebrating the Role of Women in Family Medicine
March 2021
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Evolving Family Medicine Certification by Listening, Learning, and Supporting
May 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.
About ABFM
May 14, 2026
Established in 1969 to serve the public, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a not-for-profit, private organization which provides independent assessments of qualifying family physicians.
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.
February 2026
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.