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American Board of Family Medicine

ABFM

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ABFM CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION OVERVIEW

The ABFM Family Medicine Certification Examination is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate the clinical knowledge and skills of family physicians. It is part of the continuous certification process and serves as a standard for quality patient care in family medicine.

  1. Assesses core competencies in family medicine.
  2. Provides detailed performance feedback for continuous improvement.

ABFM CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION DETAILS

The exam content reflects the new blueprint starting in 2025, developed using clinical data and feedback from family physicians. The blueprint balances the frequency and risk of clinical activities.

FormatFour exam sections with 75 multiple-choice questions each.
QuestionsSingle-best-answer multiple-choice questions based on clinical scenarios.
Duration95 minutes per section (total of 4 sections).
Breaks100 minutes of pooled break time available between sections.
CategoryRelative %
Preventive Care10%
Chronic Disease Management40%
Acute Illness30%
Population Health and Procedural Skills20%

The exam content reflects the new blueprint starting in 2025, developed using clinical data and feedback from family physicians. The blueprint balances the frequency and risk of clinical activities.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the ABFM Family Medicine Certification Exam, candidates must:

  • Successfully complete a residency program accredited by ACGME.
  • Hold an active, valid medical license.
  • Meet continuing certification requirements (for re-certification candidates).

Exam Administration

  • Conducted online via the ABFM portal.
  • Candidates select their preferred exam date and location during registration.
For more information, visit the theabfm.org ↗.
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