American Board of Family Medicine

Progress in Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Family Physicians

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Racial and ethnic minority physicians are more likely to practice primary care in impoverished areas and in regions experiencing shortages.

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Racial and ethnic minority physicians are more likely to practice primary care in impoverished areas and in regions experiencing shortages.
  • The Association of American Medical Colleges has worked for several years to improve access to primary care for underserved populations
    Researchers from the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) aggregated racial and ethnic demographic data provided by family physicians and found that efforts to increase diversity among the physician workforce seems to have been effective for some racial and ethnic groups but not all.
  • The data were collected from over 66,000 board certified family physicians and found that compared with the US population, ABFM Diplomates are more likely to be Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific islander, and less likely to be African American, Native American / Alaska Native, or Hispanic/ Latino.
  • The complete article can be found at: http://www.jabfm.org/content/31/6/842.full
    Correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to: Michael R. Peabody, PhD, 1648 McGrathiana Pkwy, Ste 550, Lexington, KY 40511; email: mpeabody(at)theabfm.org

More Rural Family Medicine Practices Enrolled in Practice Transformation Networks

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Monday, November 12, 2018
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent study by researchers at the American Board of Family Medicine found Practice Transformation Networks (PTNs) enrolled a higher proportion of rural family medicine practices than are represented across the general workforce.

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent study by researchers at the American Board of Family Medicine found Practice Transformation Networks (PTNs) enrolled a higher proportion of rural family medicine practices than are represented across the general workforce.
  • The variation in state enrollment of family physicians is likely due to a few reasons, including PTNs that are based in closed health systems, a shortened recruitment timeline, and competition from other demonstration projects or related, disqualifying practice affiliations.
  • The researchers assessed the enrollment of rural practices in PTNs using 2016 Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) enrollment data and American Board of Family Medicine recertification examination registration data from 2013 to 2016.
  • Future studies will examine final enrollment and practice characteristics as CMS makes these data available.

American Board of Family Medicine Creates Examination Alternative Option for 2019

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 09, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is pleased to announce a pilot program to begin in January 2019 that will assess the value and feasibility of a longitudinal assessment option to the 10-year secure examination.

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 09, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is pleased to announce a pilot program to begin in January 2019 that will assess the value and feasibility of a longitudinal assessment option to the 10-year secure examination.
  • Jerry Kruse, MD, Chair of the ABFM Board of Directors, announced this news today to family physicians attending the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates in New Orleans.
  • Physicians who are current with continuous certification and are due to take the examination in 2019 would be eligible to participate in the pilot.
  • In November, it will be presented for approval to the American Board of Medical Specialties' (ABMS) Committee on Continuing Certification.

American Board of Medical Specialties Releases Updated Board Certification Report

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Monday, October 8, 2018
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These are just a sampling of facts and statistics found in the latest ABMS Board Certification Report released by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Key Points: 
  • These are just a sampling of facts and statistics found in the latest ABMS Board Certification Report released by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
  • The 2017-2018 ABMS Board Certification Report offers a wide variety of statistics and information about the specialty certification programs administered by the 24 Member Boards that comprise ABMS.
  • For 45 years, this report illustrates the continued importance of board certification as a public credential.
  • Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) continues to be the leading not-for-profit organization overseeing physician certification in the United States.