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President’s Message: Professionalism – Shared Commitments, For A Stronger Future
June 23, 2026
It is professionalism that holds what we do together: It is professionalism that drives our desire to keep up to date, to improve our care continuously, to engage constructively in our practice and our community, and it is professionalism that helps us balance the pressures on us and maintain our commitment to service to patients and to our communities.
ABFM Releases Second Edition of the Family Medicine Factbook
June 23, 2026
The Family Medicine Factbook is an interactive, publicly accessible resource that provides a clear, data-driven picture of family physicians and the essential role they play in the U.S. health care system
2027 5-Year Cycle Registration Available June 30
June 23, 2026
Registration will open June 30 for ABFM Diplomates beginning the 5-Year Cycle in 2027.
PCPCM Update: Your Measure, Your Patients’ Voices
June 23, 2026
A quality measure you may already use just got a vote of confidence — and a new home.
Read the Latest ABFM Research
June 23, 2026
Read about a recent a recent Family Practice study of ABFM Diplomates that highlights how administrative burdens, such as reduced physician autonomy and highly structured work environments, can contribute to burnout, turnover, and concerns about the quality of patient care.
Robert L. Phillips, Jr., MD, MSPH, Elected as Home Secretary of the NAM
June 3, 2026
Dr. Phillips will serve a 4-year term as the Home Secretary for the NAM, beginning July 1, 2026.
ABFM Welcomes New Board Members and Officers (2026)
May 7, 2026
Christine A. Hancock, MD, MS, Elected as Chair of the ABFM Board of Directors
President’s Message: A Year of Opportunities
February 25, 2026
As the nation nears its 250th anniversary, Dr. Warren Newton reflects on shared responsibility, new possibilities, and acting with purpose in the year ahead.
Bringing More Flexibility to Your Board Certification
February 25, 2026
ABFM’s 5-Year Continuous Certification Cycle is gaining strong momentum and delivering greater flexibility, choice, and support.
Coming in 2027: Sports Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (SPMED‑LA)
February 25, 2026
SPMED-LA offers a flexible alternative to the one-day exam, allowing Sports Medicine Diplomates to meet their exam requirement over time.
Introducing the New KSA Mobile Experience
February 25, 2026
Download the MyABFM Mobile App today to start completing your KSAs on the go!
Factbook 2.0 Coming in 2026
February 25, 2026
We’re excited to announce that the second edition of the Family Medicine Factbook will be published in the spring of 2026!