American Board of Family Medicine

In the latest ABFM Phoenix Newsletter, read a message from Dr. Warren Newton, updates to the 5‑Year Cycle, learn about the new CKSA spaced‑repetition experience, get details on the upcoming Sports Medicine LA, PRIME Registry enrollment, and more! Read now: bit.ly/40xwCps

To everyone walking into a testing center this month, ABFM wishes you good luck! Family medicine is better because of the dedication you bring to it every day.

The ABFM exam window opens April 6. Before your test date, make sure the logistics are locked in. Last-minute checklist here: bit.ly/4sZekdp

ABFM board certification signals a commitment to comprehensive care and a higher standard of practice throughout a career in family medicine. For these physicians, board certification reflects a lifelong commitment to learning. #FamilyMedicine #ABFM

Today is National Doctor's Day and we are proud to celebrate the family physicians who care for every generation. ABFM thanks you for your dedication.

In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, take a look back at how ABFM Diplomate Dr. Naganna Channa and his VA hospital team used performance improvement to expand colorectal screening access for veterans. Read the story here: bit.ly/4uJAPnT

While HCV treatment has been simplified over the past decade, HCV treatment by early-career family physicians has declined. Despite this decline, early-career family physicians have higher rates of HCV treatment in higher-need areas: journals.stfm.org/familymedicine…

ABFM is celebrating Match Day with a look back at some of last year's family medicine matches, three of our 2024 Pisacano Scholars! To everyone matching today, congratulations and welcome. Tell us in the comments where you matched! #familymedicine #matchday2026

Performance improvement does not have to be complicated. ABFM Diplomate Dr. Mathew Devine proved that with one focused activity he could change routine care for his most underserved patients. bit.ly/4sNZDcC #FamilyMedicine #HealthEquity

A new ABFM study, using data from its National Resident Survey, shows how after-hours Electronic Health Record (EHR) work — often called “pajama time" — is linked to higher burnout among family medicine residents. Learn more about the study: bit.ly/417qEMk @YaleIMed

New ABFM research in @Health_Affairs shows that most family physicians stay close to where they completed residency, reinforcing the powerful role of training location in shaping the primary care workforce. Learn more here: bit.ly/411K05s

New research published in @AcadMedJournal highlights the hidden cost of pajama time for family medicine residents — linking high after-hours EHR use to burnout, lower satisfaction, and lower medical knowledge. Read the study now: bit.ly/4sGztsh

New ABFM PRIME Registry data shows the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced adherence to stroke preventing medications for patients with atrial fibrillation. Read the study: bit.ly/3MXLfPY @PLOSONE

Board certification is more than a credential — it's a commitment to patients, to excellence, and to learning. ABFM Board-Certified physicians demonstrate their dedication to delivering a higher standard of care. Learn about the value of certification → bit.ly/42le0LH

ABFM Visiting Scholar Dr. Santina Wheat shares how she rediscovered purpose in family medicine and is transforming her experience with burnout into meaningful research and systems-level change. Read more: bit.ly/4rNqdTm #FamilyMedicine #ABFM

New research from ABFM shows that spaced repetition doesn’t just boost knowledge–it significantly improves physicians’ confidence in what they know. Repeated exposure to questions led to stronger, more accurate self assessment over time. Read the study: bit.ly/4rOCsyU

New research in @MilbankFund underscores a global truth: strong primary care requires sustained, strategic investment. Without it, health systems face workforce shortages, rising costs, and worsening patient outcomes. Read the article now: bit.ly/3MRJuDQ

New research using ABFM National Graduate Survey data finds fewer than 1 in 5 early-career family physicians are treating hepatitis C, despite a 95% cure rate. HCV elimination by 2030 depends on closing this gap. Read now: bit.ly/3OCd9Bk @STFM_FM

A new study reveals PCPs see far fewer patients per year than assumed, deepening the primary care workforce gap. Read now: bit.ly/3N4pJJd @JAmBoardFamMed

New research from the 2024 National Resident Survey shows that clerkship rotations are one of the strongest drivers of choosing family medicine. Read the study now: bit.ly/40tz9kx @JAmBoardFamMed