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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.
Certified Outside of the U.S.
May 14, 2026
ABFM offers a pathway to initial certification for physicians who have been trained outside of the U.S.
Training Requirements
May 14, 2026
Before becoming board certified, you must first complete all requirements and duties determined by an accredited medical school and an accredited family medicine residency program. Learn more about ABFM training requirements below.
One-Day Exam
May 14, 2026
Designed to regularly assess and measure clinical knowledge, the one-day exam serves to assure the public that you are up to date and aware of the best practices in medical care across...
Dates and Deadlines
May 14, 2026
Important dates and deadlines related to your certification process will be featured on this page and regularly updated as new information becomes available to ABFM.
Resident Resources
May 14, 2026
Choosing to become board certified is an important decision that requires time and commitment. Below you’ll find resources to assist you throughout your certification journey.
Continue Certification
May 14, 2026
Maintaining ABFM Board Certification emphasizes to your patients and the public that you are committed to a higher standard of care throughout your career.