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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...
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...
March 2025
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.
March 2021
May 14, 2026
Evolving Family Medicine Certification by Listening, Learning, and Supporting
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.
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).
Phoenix Newsletter
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.
External Collaborations Policy
May 14, 2026
Introduction This document outlines policy for external collaborators seeking to use the proprietary data of the ABFM for research purposes. The mission of ABFM is to promote excellence in medical care through...
January 2022
May 14, 2026
Committing to Health Equity
All News & Insights
May 14, 2026
Check out the latest news and updates, as well as articles that include best practices, tips, and inspiration from your fellow ABFM Diplomate.
President’s Message: ABFM’s Unwavering Commitment to Diplomates and the Specialty
March 27, 2025
ABFM's new 2025-2029 strategic plan, approved in February, builds on the successes of the previous plan to guide the organization forward.
Health is Primary: Family Medicine for America’s Health
Phillips, Robert L, Pugno, Perry A, Saultz, John W, Tuggy, Michael L, Borkan, Jeffrey M, Hoekzema, Grant S, DeVoe, Jennifer E, Weida, Jane A, Peterson, Lars E, Hughes, Lauren S, Kruse, Jerry E and Puffer, James C
2014