American Board of Family Medicine

In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, learn about our new 5-year strategic plan, as well as updates on the Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, ABFM’s new podcast, our latest research, and more! View the full newsletter here: bit.ly/3yxhwpr

A recent study from the Length of Training Pilot reveals that 4-year residency graduates feel better prepared for real-world practice than their 3-year counterparts. Read the article now: bit.ly/45koDPN @STFM_FM

As an ABFM Diplomate, you display your commitment a higher standard of care and professionalism for your patients and communities throughout your career. Learn more about the value of ABFM Board Certification at bit.ly/42le0LH • #myabfm #familymedicine #abfmcertified

Female family physicians earn nearly $32K less annually than their male counterparts, leading to lifetime financial losses of up to $4.4M—a stark reminder of the urgent need for systemic action to address gender-based pay inequities in medicine. Read now: bit.ly/4nDDBaC

In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, learn about the Continuous Certification 5-Year Cycle, the new MyABFM Portfolio App, the election of ABFM’s new officers and board members, the ABFM Insights Blog, and more! View the full newsletter here: bit.ly/3yxhwpr

Happy 4th of July from all of us at ABFM! Our offices will be closed today, Friday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #happyfourth

Dr. Veer Vedala (left) and Dr. Philip Palmer host the Oklahoma-based podcast "Fast Talks with Family Docs." ABFM sat down with the two physicians to learn more about their work and how they're spotlighting their peers. Read the article: bit.ly/44JLQKS

Unmet social needs drive worse health outcomes. Value-based care, team-based practice, and community engagement help primary care address these needs—promoting health equity and reducing disparities. Read now: jabfm.org/content/38/2/2…

A new study using data from ABFM’s PRIME Registry reveals a sharp drop in cervical cancer (CC) screening rates in U.S. primary care practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article now: bit.ly/4lp8RIx

The deadline to complete your 2025 Q2 longitudinal assessment exam questions is just five days away! Log in to your MyABFM Portfolio to answer outstanding questions before 11:59 pm on June 30. • • • #MyABFM #FamilyMedicine #FMCLA

ABFM Board Certification ensures to your patients and the public that you're staying up-to-date on changes in evidence-based medicine. Learn more about the value of certification at bit.ly/42le0LH • • • #MyABFM #HigherStandard #FamilyMedicine #ABFMCertified

“I think, with family practice, the opportunities are endless,” said Dr. Joseph Cook, 89, a member of ABFM's charter class of 1970. ABFM talked to Dr. Cook about how the specialty has evolved and what he learned along the way. His story is out now at bit.ly/4k1iT1I

In honor of Juneteenth, we share a reflective article, written by Dr. Gary LeRoy, DABFM, SVP of Diplomate Experience. “A Celebration of the Art of Freedom” explores how art plays an important role in the celebration and meaning of Juneteenth. Read now: bit.ly/3SWOaYz

A recent study published in @STFM_FM reveals that consistent engagement by family physicians in ABFM’s CKSA was associated with better performance on subsequent family medicine continuing certification board exams. Read the article here: bit.ly/3I0nR12

Supportive environments help international medical graduates (IMGs) thrive—and they’re essential to the future of family medicine. Read the article now: bit.ly/3HDHM69 @STFM_FM