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Digital Credential Program
May 14, 2026
ABFM Board Certification demonstrates your commitment to ongoing improvement of delivery of care and continued competence in medical advances and standards. Obtaining and maintaining board certification through ABFM is an achievement that...
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May 14, 2026
Established by physicians, ABFM Board Certification is a voluntary credential that exceeds state medical licensure requirements. Physicians who choose to take the extra step to achieve and maintain certification are committed to...
All News & Insights
May 14, 2026
Check out the latest news and updates, as well as articles that include best practices, tips, and inspiration from your fellow ABFM Diplomate.
Resource Library
May 14, 2026
Residency Policies and Guidelines ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT POLICY Board Eligibility Policy Family Leave Policy Absence from Residency Part Time and Combined Residency Policy Residency Forms AOA Training Pathway Form One-Day...
Visiting Scholars Program
May 14, 2026
Opportunities to learn more about ABFM and join in our research activities.
National Family Medicine Residency Graduate Reports
May 14, 2026
ABFM has partnered with the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) to help residency programs meet their Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) program requirement to survey their graduates. These...
External Collaborations
May 14, 2026
The ABFM research team is excited to collaborate with your organization to further the ABFM mission.
Sustaining Women in Medicine
May 14, 2026
An ABFM Foundation funded project aimed at understanding the factors contributing to burnout in female family physicians.
Patients
May 14, 2026
We promise the ABFM board-certified family physician you choose is held to the highest standards through assessment of knowledge and skills to support the delivery of safe and high-quality care.
Value of Certification
May 14, 2026
Patients want and expect the best medical care for themselves and their families. They want to feel confident and trust that their physician is qualified and is committed to providing safe and...
About ABFM
May 14, 2026
Established in 1969 to serve the public, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a not-for-profit, private organization which provides independent assessments of qualifying family physicians.
History of ABFM
May 14, 2026
Founded in 1969, the American Board of Family Medicine is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).