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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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Diplomate Spotlight
Recentering Purpose: How One Family Physician Is Turning Burnout into a Path Forward
Dr. Santina Wheat shares how she confronted burnout, rediscovered purpose, and renewed her commitment to family medicine.
Certification
Rethinking Your Exam in the 5-Year Cycle
The 5-Year Cycle gives family physicians flexible options for meeting certification requirements beyond a single exam day.
Certification
Earn PI Credit for Work You Are Already Doing
ABFM makes it easy to earn performance improvement (PI) credit and CME for the work you’re already doing through the Self-Directed Clinical PI Activity.
Diplomate Spotlight
Oklahoma Physicians Highlight Family Medicine with ‘Fast Talks’ Podcast
“We want to try and paint all the different nuances of being a family doctor. There is no one picture of Oklahoma family medicine,” said Dr. Philip Palmer.
Diplomate Spotlight
Opening Doors with Board Certification: A Conversation with Long Standing Diplomate Joseph Cook
After 55 years as an ABFM Diplomate, Dr. Joseph Cook reflects on how board certification expanded opportunities throughout his career.
ABFM
Juneteenth: A Celebration of the Art of Freedom
Dr. Gary LeRoy, reflects on Juneteenth and explores how art contributes to its meaning, history, and celebration.
Beyond the Clinic
Family Medicine on a Mission Part 4: ABFM Interviews Dr. Ian Solari
Dr. Ian Solari discusses how personal experiences influence patient relationships and shape his approach to family medicine.
Beyond the Clinic
Family Medicine on a Mission Part 2: ‘You Get to Stress Yourself a Little Bit…’
Follow Air Force reserve members and numerous physicians as we travel inside health care facilities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Beyond the Clinic
Family Medicine on a Mission Part 1: How Air Force Physicians Achieve Humanitarian Goals
Meet the ABFM Diplomates behind a mission which positively changes countless lives.
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. What happens next?
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.
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.