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EXAM / FMCLA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below is a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
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    EXAM / FMCLA FAQ [PDF, 578 KB]

 

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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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