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Self-Assessment
May 14, 2026
For each completed ABFM-developed Self-Assessment activity, you will earn certification points and Continuing Medical Education (CME), which contributes to your certification requirements. Once you have fulfilled your Self-Assessment activity requirement, you may...
Continuing Medical Education
May 14, 2026
A component of your family medicine certification is related to participation in continuing medical education (CME). Lifelong learning has been the focus of board certification since its inception, requiring an average of...
Professionalism
May 14, 2026
This component of family medicine certification is designed to assess professional standing, which you will demonstrate continuously as a board-certified family physician. ABFM has published Guidelines for Professionalism, Licensure, and Personal Conduct...
Retired from Practice
May 14, 2026
If you are retired from practice but would like to maintain your certification, ABFM offers a retired designation to indicate your practice status.
Certificates of Added Qualification
May 14, 2026
A Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) provides additional certification for physicians who have completed a relevant subspecialty fellowship.
Adolescent Medicine
May 14, 2026
The CAQ in Adolescent Medicine is offered in conjunction with the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics to recognize your training and knowledge in care of adolescents.
Adolescent Medicine Important Dates
May 14, 2026
All deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Pediatrics, the administrator of the Adolescent Medicine exam. To avoid a late registration fee, begin your application and submit all associated...
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.
Adolescent Medicine One-Day Exam
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) to offer the Adolescent Medicine one-day exam. Please note, all continuing certification candidates will be transitioned to the longitudinal assessment.
Resident Entry Process
May 14, 2026
If you are a current resident or have completed training in an ACGME-accredited family medicine residency program within the last three years, you may complete the Resident Entry Process to gain initial certification.
Postponed Certification
May 14, 2026
If you wish to obtain initial certification within your seven-year board eligibility period, and it has been three or more years since you completed residency training, you are required to complete the Certification Entry Process.
AOA Training Pathway
May 14, 2026
The American Board of Family Medicine offers two pathways to become board-certified for physicians who received osteopathic medical education or training.