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CERTIFICATION REFERENCE MATERIAL

Certification


Welcome to Family Medicine Certification
Family Medicine Certification
Value of Certification Process in Improvement Care
Family Medicine Certification Entry/Re-Entry Process
Certification FAQ 
5 Tips to Avoid the Rush
Introducing the MyABFM Portfolio
Introducing the MyABFM Portfolio for Residents
What's New With ABFM Certification?

 

Self-Assessment


Self-Assessment and Lifelong Learning
Alternative Activities: 2022
Knowledge Self-Assessment FAQ
The National Journal Club

 

Performance Improvement


Performance Improvement
Self-Directed Clinical Performance Improvement
Health Disparities/Equity Self-Directed Clinical Performance Improvement
Precepting Performance Improvement
Residency Performance Improvement Program
Organizational PI Pathway
Performance Improvement FAQ

 

Cognitive Expertise (examination)


One-Day Family Medicine Examination
Candidate Information Booklet—One-Day
Family Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA)
Candidate Information Booklet—FMCLA
Added Qualifications
2023 Added Qualification Dates

Examination & FMCLA FAQ
FMCLA and CKSA: What’s the Difference?

 

Professionalism


Professionalism, Licensure and Personal Conduct Guidelines
Professionalism FAQ

 

Residency


Residency Training and Medical Licensure Requirements
ABFM Family Leave Policy
Family Leave Policy FAQ
AOA Training Pathway

 

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The American Board of Family Medicine is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Through ABMS, the boards work together to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification.  The American Board of Family Medicine is an independent, non-profit organization. Read more

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