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Trademark Use
May 14, 2026
This Policy is intended to set forth the permitted uses of certain ABFM marks as well as the expectations for such use.
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.
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.
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.
One-Day Exam
May 14, 2026
As you prepare to take the one-day exam, there are a number of important facts about the test-taking process that will help make your experience smoother and more successful. We encourage you to read the content on this page to understand the one-day exam's application information, preparation tools, and format.
May 2024
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.
External Collaborations Policy
May 14, 2026
Introduction This document outlines policy for external collaborators seeking to use the proprietary data of the ABFM for research purposes. The mission of ABFM is to promote excellence in medical care through...
Exam
May 14, 2026
The purpose of the exam requirement is to regularly assess and measure clinical knowledge and demonstrate your competency in medical care across the wide spectrum of conditions treated by family physicians.
The Most Valuable Improvement Didn’t Show Up in the Data
October 13, 2026
When a performance improvement activity left patient experience scores unchanged, Dr. Keith Wright discovered that some of the most meaningful growth happens beyond the metrics.
Introducing the Redesigned ABFM Public Website
April 3, 2024
The newly redesigned ABFM public website improves the visitor experience, making it quicker and easier to find information about board certification.