How long is ABFM certification good for?
Your board eligibility period begins the day after successful completion of ACGME-accredited residency training, and it expires exactly seven years from that date, unless you achieve initial certification before that time.
What's the difference between family medicine and primary care?
A family practice combines pediatrician and internist services, offering care for both children and adults. A primary care practice specializes, primarily, in internal medicine and mostly treats adults.
Is my doctor board certified?
Use Board Association Websites
For most boards, begin by looking at either the ABMS Certification Matters site or the ABPS website. You can learn if your doctor is listed and which board they are a member of. Access to the doctor's credentialing information requires you to register and log in.