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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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Research & Health Policy
Family Physicians Make Practice Adjustments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Family physicians adapted care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue serving patients safely and effectively.
Research & Health Policy
Make Primary Care a Strategic Partner in Addressing our Most Important Health Priorities
New research highlights the importance of strengthening primary care to address the nation’s most pressing health priorities.
Health Equity in Action
Born to Help People Like Me
Dr. Kalaki Clarke promotes hope, healing, and health equity in The Skid Row District of Downtown Los Angeles.
Research & Health Policy
Honoring the Social Contract of Graduate Medical Education Outcomes
Authors propose new approaches to measuring graduate medical education outcomes and improving accountability.
Certification
Physicians Have Continuous Learning Options with FMCLA and CKSA
Learn the differences between FMCLA and CKSA and how each supports continuous learning and certification.
ABFM
PRIME Registry Illuminates the Role of Primary Care
PRIME Registry data helped the CDC better understand COVID-19 and the critical role of primary care practices.
Research & Health Policy
Equity and Diversity in Family Medicine Workforce Policy Brief Series
JABFM publishes special themed series focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Certification
ABFM’s Approach to Health Equity and DEI in the Curation of Knowledge Assessment Questions
ABFM acknowledges our responsibility to ensure that the questions we use in all self-assessment activities and examinations are free from bias.
Health Equity in Action
ABFM Diplomate Shares Story About Using The Health Disparities/Equity Self-Directed PI Activity to Drive Behavior Change
Dr. Karl Steinberg used a self-directed PI project to address systemic racism and promote inclusion in long-term care settings.
Certification
More Tips to Help You Stay on Track for Stage Ending Requirements
Five practical tips can help physicians stay on track and avoid a last-minute certification deadline rush.
Research & Health Policy
Physicians Sound Alarm on Primary Care Infrastructure
Primary care leaders call for urgent investment in the nation’s primary care infrastructure and renewed federal leadership.
ABFM
A Tribute Poem for Physicians: As Mountains Call
Melissa Thomason honors family physicians through a tribute poem celebrating their dedication, compassion, and service.