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Home Become Certified Pathways to Certification Become Certified Pathways to Certification ABFM offers various pathways to gain initial certification depending on where you are in your medical career. Explore this section Resident Entry Process AOA Training Pathway Certified Outside of the U.S. Whether you’re a current resident, have completed an AOA-accredited residency program, or are certified outside of the U.S., we offer flexible options to fit your needs. Pathways to Certification Expand All Collapse All I Am a Resident in an ACGME Program If you are seeking ABFM Family Medicine Board Certification at the end of your residency training, you will need to complete the Resident Certification Entry Process, either during your training or up to three calendar years after residency. Learn More I Am AOA Residency Trained If you have graduated from an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited residency program in the United States, you may qualify for ABFM certification. Learn More I Am Currently Certified Outside the U.S. If you have received training and certification in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, or New Zealand, you may be eligible to earn initial board certification via reciprocity agreements. Learn More Need Help? Need help finding your pathway? We’re here to help! The ABFM Support Center can be reached at 877-223-7437. Contact Us
Pathways to Certification Expand All Collapse All I Am a Resident in an ACGME Program If you are seeking ABFM Family Medicine Board Certification at the end of your residency training, you will need to complete the Resident Certification Entry Process, either during your training or up to three calendar years after residency. Learn More I Am AOA Residency Trained If you have graduated from an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited residency program in the United States, you may qualify for ABFM certification. Learn More I Am Currently Certified Outside the U.S. If you have received training and certification in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, or New Zealand, you may be eligible to earn initial board certification via reciprocity agreements. Learn More
I Am a Resident in an ACGME Program If you are seeking ABFM Family Medicine Board Certification at the end of your residency training, you will need to complete the Resident Certification Entry Process, either during your training or up to three calendar years after residency. Learn More
I Am AOA Residency Trained If you have graduated from an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited residency program in the United States, you may qualify for ABFM certification. Learn More
I Am Currently Certified Outside the U.S. If you have received training and certification in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, or New Zealand, you may be eligible to earn initial board certification via reciprocity agreements. Learn More
Need Help? Need help finding your pathway? We’re here to help! The ABFM Support Center can be reached at 877-223-7437. Contact Us
