Family Medicine Board Certification

Becoming a Family Medicine physician is a goal for thousands of medical students. According to the the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), Family Medicine is the second most popular medical specialty, and is chosen by approximately 8.5% of first-year medical residents for their residency training. 

Like all medical specialties, becoming board certified in family medicine involves careful preparation—including studying for and passing the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Certification Exam. How can you become a Family Medicine doctor, and what do you need to know about certification?