Certification Status of Family Physicians in the Initial Cohort Entering Maintenance of Certification

Author(s)

Puffer, James C, Bazemore, Andrew W, Phillips, Robert L, and Beebe, D K

Topic(s)

Family Medicine Certification

Keyword(s)

JABFM Policy Brief

Volume

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

There existed considerable concern that participation in Maintenance of Certification by board-certified physicians would be less than optimal when it was introduced by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2000. However, family physicians who entered the first 10-year Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians cycle in 2003 participated at levels consistent with historical norms.

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