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March 2021

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ABFM Collaborates with Robert Graham Center and IBM in the Creation of Primary Care in the United States: A Chartbook of Facts and Statistics

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Despite renewed interest in strengthening primary care in the United States in recent years, there remains an inadequate understanding of what primary care is and does, insufficient investment in its infrastructure and growth, inadequacy in its workforce numbers and distribution, and inefficient coordination with other sectors. In an effort to fill some of the gaps in knowledge by offering a snapshot of the facts and figures that make up contemporary U.S. Primary Care, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) collaborated with the American Academy of Family Physicians Robert Graham Center and IBM Watson Health to create a recently published chartbook, Primary Care in the United States: A Chartbook of Facts & Statistics. READ MORE

ABFM Research Update: Using Diplomate Feedback to Inform Quality Improvement in Certification

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While the scope and impact of its work continues to grow, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) research department considers the evaluation of Family Medicine Certification (FMC) its top priority, from tracking participation over time; assessing choice of, and satisfaction with, specific activities; measuring changes in care from completing specific FMC activities; and updating foundational knowledge of certification. Described below are some important examples of research studies related to board certification. READ MORE

KSA Revision Update: New Health Counseling and Preventive Care KSA Released

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As part of the KSA revision initiative, a new American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)-developed Health Counseling and Preventive Care KSA was released February 25, 2021. This new activity is a combination of the previous Health Behavior and Preventive Care KSA activities and includes updated critiques and references. This activity provides 60 single best answer questions that focus on management of nutrition, sexual health, exercise, smoking avoidance and cessation, substance abuse, cancer screening, screening for medical conditions, chemoprevention, and immunizations. This transition is part of ABFM’s commitment to continual improvement of the activities used in Family Medicine Certification.

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

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Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location March 15
Spring Examination Dates April 6-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30; May 1, 3 & 4
Examination Results (Tentative) June 11

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