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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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 •.•.•.#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

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:

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:

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

Read our full interview with Dr. Solari now:

ABFM is proud to sit down with Dr. Ian Solari, a board-certified family physician and Lt. Col. in the US Air Force Reserves. We discussed his deployment to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as how he balances medicine and military service in this new interview.

In part 3 of ABFM’s series on the US Air Force’s LAMAT 2025 mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we look at frontline family medicine at a city health fair. Enjoy our latest series release! Read part 3 now:

RT @AmBdSurg: In a new four-part series, the @TheABFM shares the story of a @usairforce mission known as the Lesser Antilles Medical Assist….

In part 2 of ABFM's series on the US Air Force's LAMAT humanitarian mission, we visit 3 health care facilities across St. Vincent & the Grenadines to learn the needs of the population & how American physicians thrive within different health care systems.

On this day, ABFM remembers and honors the men and women who have selflessly lost their lives in service to our country. ABFM offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Several health care teams & family physicians were recently involved in the US Air Force's LAMAT 2025 humanitarian mission to the Lesser Antilles. In LAMAT, Air Force physicians & personnel work side by side w/ foreign nations to provide patient care & supplies in areas of need.

In honor of our military family physicians, ABFM wants to share an extraordinary act of service. Please enjoy ABFM’s 4-part series and podcast about the Air Force's medical care on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, available on our website!