Home All News & Insights Insights ABFM Insights Your Trusted Resource for Board Certification, Professional Growth, and Leadership in Family Medicine News Announcement A Legacy of Editorial Excellence: Honoring Dr. Marjorie Bowman After 22 years and more than 5,000 manuscripts, Dr. Marjorie Bowman has shaped the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine into an essential resource for family physicians nationwide. In a recent interview with ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Dr. Gary LeRoy, she reflects on her legacy and the vision she brought to family medicine publishing. Read, watch, or listen here Health Equity For Whom Did the Bell of Liberty Toll? Juneteenth 2026 To celebrate Juneteenth this year, ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Gary L. LeRoy, MD, traces the remarkable connection between the Liberty Bell and the holiday we commemorate on June 19. Beyond the numbers Family Physicians Are Embracing AI, But Mostly to Tackle Documentation AI adoption in family medicine is growing, but most physicians are using it to cut down on documentation. Dr. David Price breaks down what that means for the specialty and how Diplomates can log AI-driven changes for Performance Improvement credit. PRIME REGISTRY How Oregon City Family Practice Used PRIME Registry to Turn Quality Care into Quality Scores Small independent practices are delivering quality care every day. But when payers can only see claims data, much of that care goes uncounted. Research The Power of Listening: What ABFM Diplomates Told Us About Administrative Harms in Family Medicine Through interviews with ABFM Diplomates, this study examines professionalism in family medicine and surfaces the real-world impact of administrative harms on physician experience. Performance Improvement It’s OK to be Scrappy: On the Front Lines of Rural Women's Health Dr. Christine McLemore didn't set out to transform women's health care in rural California. But when she saw what was missing, she got to work. Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Kevin Volkema, DO Dr. Kevin Volkema shares why he joined the ABFM Engagement Network to advocate for practicing physicians and help keep certification grounded in real-world practice. Performance Improvement Better Together: Dr. Boggiano's Case for Team-Based Care How one family physician turned a performance improvement activity into a lasting culture shift in her clinic. Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Julia Flax, MD With 25 years in practice and a decade in system-level leadership, Dr. Julia Flax explains why frontline physicians need a meaningful voice as certification evolves. Self-Assessment How the NJC Works: A Step-by-Step Guide Whether you’re maintaining certification or preparing for initial certification, NJC helps you stay current with the latest medical literature. 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. Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Suneel Parvathareddy, MD As a CMO, hospitalist, and residency faculty member, Dr. Suneel Parvathareddy describes how the Engagement Network lets busy clinicians shape certification without added burden. Performance Improvement Making Diabetic Eye Exams Accessible One physician’s performance improvement activity is changing what routine care looks like for underserved patients. 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. Research Where Residents Train Is Where They Stay — And That Has Consequences for Primary Care Access New ABFM research in Health Affairs shows that most family physicians stay close to where they completed residency, reinforcing the powerful role of training location in shaping the primary care workforce. Diplomate Spotlight Recentering Purpose: How One Family Physician Is Turning Burnout into a Path Forward Family physician, residency program director and ABFM Diplomate are just a few of the hats Dr. Santina Wheat wears. She is used to guiding both patients and residents through some of the most important moments in their lives, and she loves it. Certification Rethinking Your Exam in the 5-Year Cycle For family physicians, maintaining their ABFM Board Certification has traditionally meant preparing for a high-stakes, one-day exam. But certification doesn’t have to hinge on a single day. Certification Reducing Burden, Rewarding Impact: PRIME Registry Can Fulfill Improvement Activity The ABFM PRIME Registry now offers a game-changing benefit: your CMS improvement activities automatically count for ABFM Performance Improvement (PI) credit. Diplomate Spotlight Opening Doors with Board Certification: A Conversation with Long Standing Diplomate Joseph Cook “I think, with family practice, the opportunities are endless,” said Dr. Joseph Cook, ABFM Diplomate of 55 years. Health Equity in Action Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Art of Freedom Authored by ABFM SVP of Diplomate Experience Dr. Gary LeRoy, this article explores how art plays an important role in the celebration and meaning of Juneteenth. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 1: How Air Force Physicians Achieve Humanitarian Goals The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is proud to shine a light on a recent collaboration with the United States Air Force highlighting family physicians and patient care on the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 2: ‘You Get to Stress Yourself a Little Bit…’ Take a look inside the medical facilities of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 3: How Well Can You Make A New Friend? Examining front line care and collecting data from this unique humanitarian mission. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 4: ABFM Interviews Dr. Ian Solari Learning how personal experience shapes patient interactions. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Podcast: In St. Vincent with Dr. Ian Solari ABFM presents our audio interview with Dr. Ian Solari, which took place during the US Air Force's humanitarian mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Certification 5-Year Cycle: 3 Things to Know About the Exam Requirement If your exam requirement is due in 2025, you will soon begin the new Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle. You are NOT required to take the one-day exam before you begin the 5-Year Cycle. Diplomate Spotlight “Family Medicine Was All I Ever Wanted to Do” From 1975 until his retirement in November 2024, Dr. Wagner provided primary care to communities and veterans in California and New Mexico. Health Equity In Action Perceiving Structures: Social Medicine Immersion in the Bronx Social Medicine Immersion Month (SMIM) allows first-year residents to examine the perspectives of those with marginalized identities, and a new class of physicians is working to improve the program. Research & Health Policy International Advocacy Takes Center Stage in JABFM The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM) published a special supplemental issue highlighting a 2023 International Conference of family physicians. Health Equity 2024 Health Equity Progress Report In an era in which many organizations are pulling back from their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, ABFM remains committed to moving forward with health equity in our 2025-2029 strategic plan. Beyond the Clinic “It Was Either Incredibly Brave or Foolish.” How International Mission Work Shaped Dr. Mitch Duininck In His Image President and Program Director Dr. Mitch Duininck practices family medicine in his home state of Oklahoma and all over the world. Beyond the Clinic US Air Force Coordinates Medical Mission in St. Lucia A professional surgical team, coordinated by ABFM Diplomate Col. Brian Neese, flew to St. Lucia and successfully completed 48 vascular surgeries. Health Equity in Action Implementing Comprehensive Care to Improve Outcomes Family Medicine can improve patient experience and reduce burnout by focusing on comprehensive care. CPV has developed a Measure That Matters to address this growth. Health Equity in Action Inter-department Collaboration Leads to Improved Care by ABFM Diplomate & VA Team Beginning in 2018, Dr. Channa and his health care partners noticed that primary care clinics in the region were recommending colonoscopies at a usage rate exceeding the limitations of the gastroenterology office. Performance Improvement Health Equity Dashboard Implemented to Reduce Disparities in Well Child Care Visits As a safety-net healthcare system, UMass instituted a system wide performance improvement project with a goal of improving attendance at well-child visits among Blacks/African American and Hispanic families by five percent over one year.
News Announcement A Legacy of Editorial Excellence: Honoring Dr. Marjorie Bowman After 22 years and more than 5,000 manuscripts, Dr. Marjorie Bowman has shaped the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine into an essential resource for family physicians nationwide. In a recent interview with ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Dr. Gary LeRoy, she reflects on her legacy and the vision she brought to family medicine publishing. Read, watch, or listen here
Health Equity For Whom Did the Bell of Liberty Toll? Juneteenth 2026 To celebrate Juneteenth this year, ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Gary L. LeRoy, MD, traces the remarkable connection between the Liberty Bell and the holiday we commemorate on June 19. Beyond the numbers Family Physicians Are Embracing AI, But Mostly to Tackle Documentation AI adoption in family medicine is growing, but most physicians are using it to cut down on documentation. Dr. David Price breaks down what that means for the specialty and how Diplomates can log AI-driven changes for Performance Improvement credit. PRIME REGISTRY How Oregon City Family Practice Used PRIME Registry to Turn Quality Care into Quality Scores Small independent practices are delivering quality care every day. But when payers can only see claims data, much of that care goes uncounted. Research The Power of Listening: What ABFM Diplomates Told Us About Administrative Harms in Family Medicine Through interviews with ABFM Diplomates, this study examines professionalism in family medicine and surfaces the real-world impact of administrative harms on physician experience. Performance Improvement It’s OK to be Scrappy: On the Front Lines of Rural Women's Health Dr. Christine McLemore didn't set out to transform women's health care in rural California. But when she saw what was missing, she got to work. Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Kevin Volkema, DO Dr. Kevin Volkema shares why he joined the ABFM Engagement Network to advocate for practicing physicians and help keep certification grounded in real-world practice. Performance Improvement Better Together: Dr. Boggiano's Case for Team-Based Care How one family physician turned a performance improvement activity into a lasting culture shift in her clinic. Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Julia Flax, MD With 25 years in practice and a decade in system-level leadership, Dr. Julia Flax explains why frontline physicians need a meaningful voice as certification evolves. Self-Assessment How the NJC Works: A Step-by-Step Guide Whether you’re maintaining certification or preparing for initial certification, NJC helps you stay current with the latest medical literature. 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. Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Suneel Parvathareddy, MD As a CMO, hospitalist, and residency faculty member, Dr. Suneel Parvathareddy describes how the Engagement Network lets busy clinicians shape certification without added burden. Performance Improvement Making Diabetic Eye Exams Accessible One physician’s performance improvement activity is changing what routine care looks like for underserved patients. 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. Research Where Residents Train Is Where They Stay — And That Has Consequences for Primary Care Access New ABFM research in Health Affairs shows that most family physicians stay close to where they completed residency, reinforcing the powerful role of training location in shaping the primary care workforce. Diplomate Spotlight Recentering Purpose: How One Family Physician Is Turning Burnout into a Path Forward Family physician, residency program director and ABFM Diplomate are just a few of the hats Dr. Santina Wheat wears. She is used to guiding both patients and residents through some of the most important moments in their lives, and she loves it. Certification Rethinking Your Exam in the 5-Year Cycle For family physicians, maintaining their ABFM Board Certification has traditionally meant preparing for a high-stakes, one-day exam. But certification doesn’t have to hinge on a single day. Certification Reducing Burden, Rewarding Impact: PRIME Registry Can Fulfill Improvement Activity The ABFM PRIME Registry now offers a game-changing benefit: your CMS improvement activities automatically count for ABFM Performance Improvement (PI) credit. Diplomate Spotlight Opening Doors with Board Certification: A Conversation with Long Standing Diplomate Joseph Cook “I think, with family practice, the opportunities are endless,” said Dr. Joseph Cook, ABFM Diplomate of 55 years. Health Equity in Action Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Art of Freedom Authored by ABFM SVP of Diplomate Experience Dr. Gary LeRoy, this article explores how art plays an important role in the celebration and meaning of Juneteenth. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 1: How Air Force Physicians Achieve Humanitarian Goals The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is proud to shine a light on a recent collaboration with the United States Air Force highlighting family physicians and patient care on the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 2: ‘You Get to Stress Yourself a Little Bit…’ Take a look inside the medical facilities of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 3: How Well Can You Make A New Friend? Examining front line care and collecting data from this unique humanitarian mission. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 4: ABFM Interviews Dr. Ian Solari Learning how personal experience shapes patient interactions. Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Podcast: In St. Vincent with Dr. Ian Solari ABFM presents our audio interview with Dr. Ian Solari, which took place during the US Air Force's humanitarian mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Certification 5-Year Cycle: 3 Things to Know About the Exam Requirement If your exam requirement is due in 2025, you will soon begin the new Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle. You are NOT required to take the one-day exam before you begin the 5-Year Cycle. Diplomate Spotlight “Family Medicine Was All I Ever Wanted to Do” From 1975 until his retirement in November 2024, Dr. Wagner provided primary care to communities and veterans in California and New Mexico. Health Equity In Action Perceiving Structures: Social Medicine Immersion in the Bronx Social Medicine Immersion Month (SMIM) allows first-year residents to examine the perspectives of those with marginalized identities, and a new class of physicians is working to improve the program. Research & Health Policy International Advocacy Takes Center Stage in JABFM The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM) published a special supplemental issue highlighting a 2023 International Conference of family physicians. Health Equity 2024 Health Equity Progress Report In an era in which many organizations are pulling back from their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, ABFM remains committed to moving forward with health equity in our 2025-2029 strategic plan. Beyond the Clinic “It Was Either Incredibly Brave or Foolish.” How International Mission Work Shaped Dr. Mitch Duininck In His Image President and Program Director Dr. Mitch Duininck practices family medicine in his home state of Oklahoma and all over the world. Beyond the Clinic US Air Force Coordinates Medical Mission in St. Lucia A professional surgical team, coordinated by ABFM Diplomate Col. Brian Neese, flew to St. Lucia and successfully completed 48 vascular surgeries. Health Equity in Action Implementing Comprehensive Care to Improve Outcomes Family Medicine can improve patient experience and reduce burnout by focusing on comprehensive care. CPV has developed a Measure That Matters to address this growth. Health Equity in Action Inter-department Collaboration Leads to Improved Care by ABFM Diplomate & VA Team Beginning in 2018, Dr. Channa and his health care partners noticed that primary care clinics in the region were recommending colonoscopies at a usage rate exceeding the limitations of the gastroenterology office. Performance Improvement Health Equity Dashboard Implemented to Reduce Disparities in Well Child Care Visits As a safety-net healthcare system, UMass instituted a system wide performance improvement project with a goal of improving attendance at well-child visits among Blacks/African American and Hispanic families by five percent over one year.
Health Equity For Whom Did the Bell of Liberty Toll? Juneteenth 2026 To celebrate Juneteenth this year, ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Gary L. LeRoy, MD, traces the remarkable connection between the Liberty Bell and the holiday we commemorate on June 19.
Beyond the numbers Family Physicians Are Embracing AI, But Mostly to Tackle Documentation AI adoption in family medicine is growing, but most physicians are using it to cut down on documentation. Dr. David Price breaks down what that means for the specialty and how Diplomates can log AI-driven changes for Performance Improvement credit.
PRIME REGISTRY How Oregon City Family Practice Used PRIME Registry to Turn Quality Care into Quality Scores Small independent practices are delivering quality care every day. But when payers can only see claims data, much of that care goes uncounted.
Research The Power of Listening: What ABFM Diplomates Told Us About Administrative Harms in Family Medicine Through interviews with ABFM Diplomates, this study examines professionalism in family medicine and surfaces the real-world impact of administrative harms on physician experience.
Performance Improvement It’s OK to be Scrappy: On the Front Lines of Rural Women's Health Dr. Christine McLemore didn't set out to transform women's health care in rural California. But when she saw what was missing, she got to work.
Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Kevin Volkema, DO Dr. Kevin Volkema shares why he joined the ABFM Engagement Network to advocate for practicing physicians and help keep certification grounded in real-world practice.
Performance Improvement Better Together: Dr. Boggiano's Case for Team-Based Care How one family physician turned a performance improvement activity into a lasting culture shift in her clinic.
Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Julia Flax, MD With 25 years in practice and a decade in system-level leadership, Dr. Julia Flax explains why frontline physicians need a meaningful voice as certification evolves.
Self-Assessment How the NJC Works: A Step-by-Step Guide Whether you’re maintaining certification or preparing for initial certification, NJC helps you stay current with the latest medical literature.
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.
Engagement Network Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Suneel Parvathareddy, MD As a CMO, hospitalist, and residency faculty member, Dr. Suneel Parvathareddy describes how the Engagement Network lets busy clinicians shape certification without added burden.
Performance Improvement Making Diabetic Eye Exams Accessible One physician’s performance improvement activity is changing what routine care looks like for underserved patients.
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.
Research Where Residents Train Is Where They Stay — And That Has Consequences for Primary Care Access New ABFM research in Health Affairs shows that most family physicians stay close to where they completed residency, reinforcing the powerful role of training location in shaping the primary care workforce.
Diplomate Spotlight Recentering Purpose: How One Family Physician Is Turning Burnout into a Path Forward Family physician, residency program director and ABFM Diplomate are just a few of the hats Dr. Santina Wheat wears. She is used to guiding both patients and residents through some of the most important moments in their lives, and she loves it.
Certification Rethinking Your Exam in the 5-Year Cycle For family physicians, maintaining their ABFM Board Certification has traditionally meant preparing for a high-stakes, one-day exam. But certification doesn’t have to hinge on a single day.
Certification Reducing Burden, Rewarding Impact: PRIME Registry Can Fulfill Improvement Activity The ABFM PRIME Registry now offers a game-changing benefit: your CMS improvement activities automatically count for ABFM Performance Improvement (PI) credit.
Diplomate Spotlight Opening Doors with Board Certification: A Conversation with Long Standing Diplomate Joseph Cook “I think, with family practice, the opportunities are endless,” said Dr. Joseph Cook, ABFM Diplomate of 55 years.
Health Equity in Action Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Art of Freedom Authored by ABFM SVP of Diplomate Experience Dr. Gary LeRoy, this article explores how art plays an important role in the celebration and meaning of Juneteenth.
Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 1: How Air Force Physicians Achieve Humanitarian Goals The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is proud to shine a light on a recent collaboration with the United States Air Force highlighting family physicians and patient care on the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 2: ‘You Get to Stress Yourself a Little Bit…’ Take a look inside the medical facilities of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 3: How Well Can You Make A New Friend? Examining front line care and collecting data from this unique humanitarian mission.
Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Part 4: ABFM Interviews Dr. Ian Solari Learning how personal experience shapes patient interactions.
Beyond the Clinic Family Medicine on a Mission Podcast: In St. Vincent with Dr. Ian Solari ABFM presents our audio interview with Dr. Ian Solari, which took place during the US Air Force's humanitarian mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Certification 5-Year Cycle: 3 Things to Know About the Exam Requirement If your exam requirement is due in 2025, you will soon begin the new Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle. You are NOT required to take the one-day exam before you begin the 5-Year Cycle.
Diplomate Spotlight “Family Medicine Was All I Ever Wanted to Do” From 1975 until his retirement in November 2024, Dr. Wagner provided primary care to communities and veterans in California and New Mexico.
Health Equity In Action Perceiving Structures: Social Medicine Immersion in the Bronx Social Medicine Immersion Month (SMIM) allows first-year residents to examine the perspectives of those with marginalized identities, and a new class of physicians is working to improve the program.
Research & Health Policy International Advocacy Takes Center Stage in JABFM The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM) published a special supplemental issue highlighting a 2023 International Conference of family physicians.
Health Equity 2024 Health Equity Progress Report In an era in which many organizations are pulling back from their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, ABFM remains committed to moving forward with health equity in our 2025-2029 strategic plan.
Beyond the Clinic “It Was Either Incredibly Brave or Foolish.” How International Mission Work Shaped Dr. Mitch Duininck In His Image President and Program Director Dr. Mitch Duininck practices family medicine in his home state of Oklahoma and all over the world.
Beyond the Clinic US Air Force Coordinates Medical Mission in St. Lucia A professional surgical team, coordinated by ABFM Diplomate Col. Brian Neese, flew to St. Lucia and successfully completed 48 vascular surgeries.
Health Equity in Action Implementing Comprehensive Care to Improve Outcomes Family Medicine can improve patient experience and reduce burnout by focusing on comprehensive care. CPV has developed a Measure That Matters to address this growth.
Health Equity in Action Inter-department Collaboration Leads to Improved Care by ABFM Diplomate & VA Team Beginning in 2018, Dr. Channa and his health care partners noticed that primary care clinics in the region were recommending colonoscopies at a usage rate exceeding the limitations of the gastroenterology office.
Performance Improvement Health Equity Dashboard Implemented to Reduce Disparities in Well Child Care Visits As a safety-net healthcare system, UMass instituted a system wide performance improvement project with a goal of improving attendance at well-child visits among Blacks/African American and Hispanic families by five percent over one year.
