American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)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. More than 100,000 family physicians are currently certified through ABFM. At the ABFM's website you can log in to your MyABFM Portfolio to determine the status of your certification, find out more about the value of certification, learn how to become certified if you aren't already, and review the steps required to continue certification. Read the latest news from the ABFM in their newsletter, The Phoenix. NEW! 5-Year CycleTo 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). Beginning in 2025, all ABFM Diplomates will transition to the 5-Year Cycle in the year their next exam requirement is due. The 5-Year Cycle is built on the same four foundational components that make up the current certification process, and includes continuous compliance with ABFM Guidelines for Professionalism, Licensure, and Personal Conduct, completion of certification activities, Continuing Medical Education, and ongoing participation in cognitive assessment. |