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Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
The Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (longitudinal assessment) is a flexible alternative to the 300 question one-day exam. Answer 25 questions each quarter over three to four years, when and where it's convenient for you.
Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM is excited to offer the Sports Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (Sports-LA). This new alternative to the one-day exam will be available to physicians seeking recertification in Sports Medicine beginning in 2027.
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).
Organizational PI
May 14, 2026
Designed for organizations that support physicians in quality improvement efforts, or for clinical practices with more than 10 physicians, this pathway allows for approval for Organizational PI activities that will provide certification...
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...
Sleep Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) to offer the Sleep Medicine Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) as an alternative to the one-day examination for Diplomates seeking continued certification.
Geriatric Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) to offer the Geriatric Medicine Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) as an alternative to the one-day exam for Diplomates seeking continued certification.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) to offer the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) as an alternative to the one-day examination for Diplomates seeking continued certification.
Pain Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) to offer the Pain Medicine longitudinal assessment through ABA’s Longitudinal Assessment - Pain Medicine (LA-PM) program.
Adolescent Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) to offer the Adolescent Medicine longitudinal assessment through ABP’s MOCA-Peds program.
Introducing Certification 2025
May 2, 2024
ABFM is excited to introduce Certification 2025: the new Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, built on familiar foundations, offering greater flexibility and customization.
The Racial and Ethnic Diversity of the Family Physician Workforce in Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Counties
Peterson, Lars E and Morgan, Zachary J
2022