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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).
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
February 2026
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.
November 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.