American Board of Family Medicine

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1969, the ABFM is one of twenty-four Member Boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. With 131 employees, the organization is dedicated to encouraging excellence in medical care. The ABFM offers certification processes for family physicians, ensuring they possess the necessary education, training, skills, and experience to provide high-quality care. The organization's certification program aims to give patients confidence that their family physicians are committed to providing excellent care throughout their careers. The ABFM believes that certified family physicians have demonstrated their ability and commitment to the public, the specialty of Family Medicine, and the profession. For more information about the ABFM and its certification processes, please visit their website at theabfm.org.