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Professionalism Guidelines
May 14, 2026
Version 2026-3 Adopted Effective October 5, 2026 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...
Family Leave Policy
May 14, 2026
Background and Purpose The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Time Away from Residency / Family Leave Policy for ABFM board-eligibility was initially updated in July 2020 in order to distinguish parental...
Visiting Scholars Program
May 14, 2026
<p><p>&lt;p&gt;Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.&lt;/p&gt;</p></p>
Absence from Residency
May 14, 2026
Continuity of Care ACGME program requirements define continuity of care as providing care to a panel of patients in a continuous fashion. This is a foundational aspect of family medicine and is...
March 2021
May 14, 2026
Evolving Family Medicine Certification by Listening, Learning, and Supporting
Research
May 14, 2026
ABFM funds, conducts, and publishes research devoted to creating, evaluating, and maintaining cutting-edge certification methods, and to advancing the scientific basis of family medicine.
External Collaborations
May 14, 2026
The ABFM research team is excited to collaborate with your organization to further the ABFM mission.
July 2025
May 14, 2026
The Phoenix is ABFM’s e-newsletter distributed to all Diplomates and residents to provide important updates, useful tips, and other resources related to certification and other ABFM initiatives.
Sustaining Women in Medicine
May 14, 2026
An ABFM Foundation funded project aimed at understanding the factors contributing to burnout in female family physicians.
Family Medicine Exam Blueprint
May 14, 2026
Acute Care and Diagnosis 35% Chronic Care Management 25% Emergent and Urgent Care 20% Preventive Care 15% Foundations of Care 5% Content Area Descriptions Acute Care and Diagnosis will include questions from scenarios...
Family Medicine Factbook
May 14, 2026
A curated series of basic analyses providing a broad perspective on family medicine and family physicians themselves.