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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Diplomate Spotlight
ABFM Diplomate Dr. Jason Powers Improves Burnout by Implementing Team-Based Care
Dr. Jason Powers shares how team-based care improved patient access, strengthened workflows, and reduced physician burnout.
ABFM
Tanya Lord Brings A Unique Perspective to ABFM’s Board
Dr. Lord brings extensive education and real-world experience to this role, including a Master’s in Public Health and Doctorate in Clinical and Population Health Research.
Health Equity in Action
Dr. Rama Peri Improves Patient Outcomes Using SDOH Screening Tool
Dr. Rama Peri uses social determinants of health screening to connect patients with community resources and improve outcomes.
Research & Health Policy
Study Summarizes the Rationale and Purpose of Continuing Certification
Comprehensive report synthesizes findings from over 600 studies to describe the foundational evidence behind the need for continuous certification.
Certification
How Two ABFM Diplomates Developed the Care of Women KSA
Learn how physician volunteers helped shape ABFM’s Care of Women KSA to support high-quality, patient-centered care.
Health Equity in Action
ED Patients Find Medical Home with Help from ABFM Diplomate Jacob Marshall, MD
“One of the disparities I have found is that a good percentage of our clientele use the emergency department for all their health care needs,” said Dr. Marshall.
Health Equity in Action
How ABFM and AAFP are Working Together to “Lead The Change”
ABFM and AAFP collaborated on a free self-assessment activity designed to help physicians address health equity and improve patient care.
Health Equity in Action
Health Equity Dashboard Implemented to Reduce Disparities in Well Child Care Visits
Learn how UMass used data to improve well-child visit attendance among underserved families.
Health Equity in Action
Inclusivity Leads to Patient Satisfaction
How the APO and Dr. Stephen Adams Welcomed Transgender Patients into Primary Care
Exam
How ABFM Combats Unconscious Bias in Exam Questions
ABFM is committed to ensuring that all questions, which cover a broad spectrum of primary care practice, are fair for all examinees.
Health Equity in Action
Community Focus on Improving Health Inequities in Latinx Population Leads to an Increase in COVID-19 Vaccinations
Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi partnered with community leaders to improve vaccine access and increase COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Certification
Inside the National Journal Club
“When family physicians, and physicians in-training, learn they can use research to help their patients, it’s very empowering.”