"ABFM certification is a cornerstone of my professional success in family medicine. It sets the standard for what it means to be a family physician and reflects my commitment to lifelong learning and the comprehensive care of my patients." Stephen Foster, M.D. Board Certified since 2021 "ABFM certification matters for patient safety and trust. It provides assurance that I am committed to ongoing learning and adherence to best practices, and contributes to high-quality care." Kuntal Desai, MD Board Certified since 2021 "ABFM’s standards push me to keep my skills sharp and my knowledge current, so I can meet my patients with the right care at the right time." Justin Woods, MD Board Certified since 2018 A Higher Standard Established by physicians, ABFM Board Certification is a voluntary credential that exceeds state medical licensure requirements. Physicians who choose to take the extra step to achieve and maintain certification are committed to a higher standard of care and professionalism for their patients and communities. Read about the value of certification Exam Exam Day Is Almost Here: A Last-Minute Checklist for the April Testing Window The ABFM Family Medicine Examination runs April 6 through April 25. Before your test date arrives, use this checklist to make sure exam day logistics are covered so you can walk in prepared and focused. Review Checklist Research When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices New research linking ABFM survey data with Medicare claims shows a strong connection between family physician burnout and turnover. Learn more Performance Improvement Making Diabetic Eye Exams Accessible One physician’s performance improvement activity is changing what routine care looks like for underserved patients. READ HIS STORY Research Where Residents Train Is Where They Stay — And That Has Consequences for Primary Care Access Based on “Majority of Family Physicians Still Choose to Practice in the State Where They Were Trained,” published in Health Affairs, March 2026 Read the study Phoenix Newsletter A Year of Opportunities In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from Dr. Warren Newton, explore updates to the 5‑Year Continuous Certification Cycle, learn about the new CKSA spaced‑repetition experience and KSA mobile experience, get details on the upcoming Sports Medicine LA, PRIME Registry enrollment, Factbook 2.0, and more! Read the Newsletter Have you claimed your Digital Credentials? Designed to help you display your board-certified status as the mark of excellence, these new resources offer a convenient way to share your achievement of certification with patients, colleagues, and the public. Learn more and claim your digital badge and certificate now! Claim your digital badge now! Quick Links Resident Resources Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Click to access resources to help with achieving board certification. Website Feedback Your feedback is valuable to helping continually improve your experience! Click here to leave your comments and questions. Get Help The ABFM Support Center team is available to help you with your certification questions. Click here for Support Center contact Info. Latest News All News & Insights April 9, 2026 When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices Go to When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices February 25, 2026 President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities Go to President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities February 25, 2026 Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification Go to Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification February 25, 2026 Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) Go to Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA)
Exam Exam Day Is Almost Here: A Last-Minute Checklist for the April Testing Window The ABFM Family Medicine Examination runs April 6 through April 25. Before your test date arrives, use this checklist to make sure exam day logistics are covered so you can walk in prepared and focused. Review Checklist
Research When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices New research linking ABFM survey data with Medicare claims shows a strong connection between family physician burnout and turnover. Learn more
Performance Improvement Making Diabetic Eye Exams Accessible One physician’s performance improvement activity is changing what routine care looks like for underserved patients. READ HIS STORY
Research Where Residents Train Is Where They Stay — And That Has Consequences for Primary Care Access Based on “Majority of Family Physicians Still Choose to Practice in the State Where They Were Trained,” published in Health Affairs, March 2026 Read the study
Phoenix Newsletter A Year of Opportunities In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from Dr. Warren Newton, explore updates to the 5‑Year Continuous Certification Cycle, learn about the new CKSA spaced‑repetition experience and KSA mobile experience, get details on the upcoming Sports Medicine LA, PRIME Registry enrollment, Factbook 2.0, and more! Read the Newsletter
Have you claimed your Digital Credentials? Designed to help you display your board-certified status as the mark of excellence, these new resources offer a convenient way to share your achievement of certification with patients, colleagues, and the public. Learn more and claim your digital badge and certificate now! Claim your digital badge now!
Quick Links Resident Resources Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Click to access resources to help with achieving board certification. Website Feedback Your feedback is valuable to helping continually improve your experience! Click here to leave your comments and questions. Get Help The ABFM Support Center team is available to help you with your certification questions. Click here for Support Center contact Info.
Resident Resources Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Click to access resources to help with achieving board certification.
Website Feedback Your feedback is valuable to helping continually improve your experience! Click here to leave your comments and questions.
Get Help The ABFM Support Center team is available to help you with your certification questions. Click here for Support Center contact Info.
Latest News All News & Insights April 9, 2026 When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices Go to When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices February 25, 2026 President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities Go to President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities February 25, 2026 Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification Go to Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification February 25, 2026 Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) Go to Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA)
April 9, 2026 When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices Go to When Burnout Leads Family Physicians to Leave or Move Practices
February 25, 2026 President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities Go to President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities
February 25, 2026 Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification Go to Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification
February 25, 2026 Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA) Go to Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA)
