"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 "ABFM Board Certification matters to me as it signifies a commitment to lifelong learning and maintaining the highest of standards within our family medicine specialty." Ashley Yano, MD Board Certified since 2022 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 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 News Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention As part of ABFM’s commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we’re excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity. Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions. Read the Announcement Certification ABFM Announces Five New Health Equity Activities The new activities include: Striving for Health Equity Social Determinants of Health Supporting Vulnerable Populations Championing Economics and Policy to Reduce Health Disparities Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Population Health Read About The Activities 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 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) February 25, 2026 Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience Go to Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
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
News Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention As part of ABFM’s commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we’re excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity. Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions. Read the Announcement
Certification ABFM Announces Five New Health Equity Activities The new activities include: Striving for Health Equity Social Determinants of Health Supporting Vulnerable Populations Championing Economics and Policy to Reduce Health Disparities Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Population Health Read About The Activities
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 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) February 25, 2026 Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience Go to Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
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)
February 25, 2026 Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience Go to Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
