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Professionalism Guidelines
May 14, 2026
Version 2022-2 Adopted Effective September 12, 2022 1. Introduction. Professionalism is at the foundation of medicine’s social contract with society. For the privilege of self-regulation, autonomy and financial reward, society expects physicians...
2019-2025 Strategic Plan
May 14, 2026
ABFM is dedicated to improving Family Medicine Certification by engaging our Diplomates and serving our specialty, the profession, and the public. As we realize the components of this strategic plan, we commit...
Strategic Plan
May 14, 2026
ABFM is dedicated to improving Family Medicine Certification by engaging our Diplomates and serving our specialty, the profession, and the public. As we realize the components of this strategic plan, we commit...
Conceptual Foundations
May 14, 2026
The Conceptual Foundations study synthesized findings from over 600 articles to describe the foundational evidence behind the need for continuous certification.
NEW! 5-Year Cycle
May 14, 2026
To meet the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Assessment Standards for Continuing Certification effective January 1, 2024, ABFM is transitioning to the new Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle (5-Year Cycle).
January 2022
May 14, 2026
Committing to Health Equity
About ABFM
May 14, 2026
Established in 1969 to serve the public, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a not-for-profit, private organization which provides independent assessments of qualifying family physicians.
Become Certified
May 14, 2026
Demonstrate to your patients and the public that you are committed to maintaining the higher standard of care throughout your career. Click the button below to learn more about the value of...
Continue Certification
May 14, 2026
Maintaining ABFM Board Certification emphasizes to your patients and the public that you are committed to a higher standard of care throughout your career.
February 2024
May 14, 2026
Improving What’s Important To You – Value and Experience with Board Certification
Continuing Medical Education
May 14, 2026
A component of your family medicine certification is related to participation in continuing medical education (CME). Lifelong learning has been the focus of board certification since its inception, requiring an average of...
Sandy Kimmer, MD, MPH, Finds Joy in Lifelong Learning and Teaching Residents
February 10, 2023
Here she maintains a thriving full scope practice while educating and mentoring medical students and active-duty Navy, Air Force, and Army resident physicians.