American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM): Ensuring High-Quality Care for Patients

ABFM stands for American Board of Family Medicine. It is a non-profit organization that provides certification for family physicians in the United States. The ABFM was established in 1969 and is one of the two main boards that provide certification for family physicians, the other being the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

The ABFM sets standards for the training and practice of family medicine, and it administers a certification exam to ensure that family physicians have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care to their patients. The ABFM also provides ongoing education and support for family physicians throughout their careers, and it advocates for the specialty of family medicine within the larger medical community.