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ABMS Call for Comments on New Draft Standards for Continuing Certification
June 1, 2021
The new standards will form the road map for all ABMS medical specialty boards to follow.
Re-Envisioning Family Medicine Residency Training Education
June 1, 2021
More than 3,500 family physicians and residents have participated in Re-Envisioning Family Medicine Residency Training Education.
New MyABFM Portfolio Released
June 1, 2021
New and improved to provide a convenient, easy to navigate, and personalized tool for Diplomates to track their progress with continuous certification and make certification easier to understand.
President’s Message – June 2021
June 1, 2021
ABFM leadership shares reflections and updates on organizational priorities in this June 2021 message.
Unethical Stoking of Medical Student Fears About Not Matching Into a Residency Training Program
June 1, 2021
Rising applications, fees, and AAMC revenue reflect fear about matching, driven by a persistent message warning of an imminent residency position shortage.
ABFM National Journal Club Pilot – Launching Soon!
June 1, 2021
Earn certification points for each article activity completed through the upcoming ABFM National Journal Club pilot.
New Guidelines for Professionalism, Licensure, and Personal Conduct Approved by ABFM Board of Directors
June 1, 2021
The ABFM Board of Directors has approved new Guidelines for Professionalism, Licensure, and Personal Conduct.
ABFM Welcomes New Board Members and Officers (2021)
June 1, 2021
Dr. Michael Magill elected as ABFM Board Chair.
ABFM Research Department to Launch Equity and Diversity Policy Brief Series
May 26, 2021
A multi-year policy brief series, Examining Equity and Diversity in the Family Medicine Workforce, will be featured in JABFM.
The American Board of Medical Specialties Seeks Comments on Draft Standards for Continuing Certification
May 14, 2021
ABFM encourages all Diplomates to participate in ABMS Draft Standards for Continuing Certification - Call for Comments.
High-Quality Primary Care Needs More Investment and Should Be Available to All
May 11, 2021
A new NASEM report, Implementing High-Quality Primary Care, offers an evidence-based plan with actionable recommendations for U.S. primary care.
ABFM Announces the Launch of the New MyABFM Portfolio!
May 10, 2021
The new MyABFM Portfolio is a personalized tool for Diplomates to track continuous certification, lifelong learning, and professional development.