ABFM Insights
Certification Tips, Best Practices, and Inspiration.
Research & Health Policy
Factbook 2.0 Episode 3: From Anecdote to Evidence
In the latest episode of the Family Medicine Factbook 2.0 podcast series, Dr. Gary LeRoy talks with Dr. Andrea Anderson, professor in the department of family and community medicine at The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and a contributor to the Factbook.
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Phoenix Newsletter Articles
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.
Health Equity in Action
“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.
Research & Health Policy
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.
Performance Improvement
Better Together: One Physician’s Case for Team-Based Care
How one family physician turned a performance improvement activity into a lasting culture shift in her clinic.
Certification
How the National Journal Club Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Staying Current in Family Medicine
National Journal Club helps family physicians stay current with evidence-based research across a wide range of clinical topics.
Diplomate Spotlight
Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Suneel Parvathareddy, MD
Meet Dr. Suneel Parvathareddy and learn about his certification journey and involvement in family medicine.
Diplomate Spotlight
Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Julia Flax, MD
Meet Dr. Julia Flax and learn about her experience as a long-time board-certified family physician.
Diplomate Spotlight
Engagement Network Member Spotlight: Kevin Volkema, DO
Meet Dr. Kevin Volkema and learn how certification and professional engagement support his work in family medicine.
Research & Health Policy
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.
Performance Improvement
Making Diabetic Eye Exams Accessible
One physician’s performance improvement activity is changing what routine care looks like for underserved patients.
Research & Health Policy
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