In the latest issue of the Phoenix, read a message from ABFM President Dr. Warren Newton, learn more about the 5-Year Cycle, preview the newly released Family Medicine Factbook 2.0, meet ABFM’s new officers and board members, and more. Read now: bit.ly/4oTKiGL

How can data strengthen family medicine? In the latest #FamilyMedicineFactbook podcast, Drs. Gary LeRoy and Andrea Anderson discuss how data informs advocacy, workforce planning, and policy decisions. #FMFactbookFriday Listen now: bit.ly/4e4yYU5

Family medicine residents are rapidly adopting AI, but training may not be keeping pace. In a survey of 15k+ residents, 71% reported using AI in the past month, while only 36% reported receiving AI education or training in the previous 6 months. Read now: bit.ly/4zTUymS

In our latest episode of #InsideFamilyMedicine, Andrew Bazemore, MD, MPH, and Beth Polk, MD, FAAFP, join us to discuss whole health in primary care. The episode highlights training needs in residency programs, small, actionable practice changes, clinician well-being and the risks and opportunities of AI in supporting whole health. Watch here: bit.ly/4yFk4eA

Family physicians are the most widely distributed specialty in the U.S.- serving communities from urban to rural. On average: 27 per 100,000 people nationwide, with variation across states. Read the Factbook: bit.ly/4yC2AAc #FMFactbookFriday

31 years into practice, Dr. Keith Wright still found something to learn from performance improvement. If you’ve ever thought of performance improvement as a box to check, his story might change your mind. Read more in our latest Insight article: bit.ly/4hVpgEJ

The ABFM Engagement Network is a flexible way to share your feedback through quick surveys, virtual focus groups, interviews, or beta testing. We listen to and act on what we hear. Join today: bit.ly/3Qa1E50 #ABFMEngagementNetwork #WhyIJoined #FamilyMedicine

ABFM board-certified physicians understand that the promise of high-quality, compassionate care is at the heart of what they do. Learn more about the value of ABFM Board Certification here: bit.ly/42le0LH

New to the 5-Year Cycle? You'll answer 25 assessment questions each quarter on your own schedule. Know the limits on deferred questions before you start. Our latest Insights article explains how to stay on track: bit.ly/4yP9QZC

A new review explores how to measure comprehensive primary care. More comprehensive care is linked to lower costs, fewer hospitalizations, and better patient experiences. Read the article: bit.ly/4i3MklO

Next up in our series with Dr. Mott Blair: Dr. LeRoy and Dr. Blair explore what family medicine means, and what that looks like for family physicians early in their career. Watch now here: bit.ly/4z6n585

MDs, DOs, and IMGs all play a critical role in the family medicine workforce. As workforce shortages grow, IMGs and DO graduates are helping fill the gap, with IMGs more likely to serve underserved communities. Read the Factbook: bit.ly/4xShJMD #FMFactbookFriday

New research finds significant gaps in access to primary care and endocrinology services among older adults with diabetes, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. Read more in Diabetes Care: bit.ly/4z53BRq #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine

Only 11% of physicians nationally are from URiM backgrounds, but family medicine is leading the change, approaching 27% URiM representation in recent residency cohorts and alignment with the communities it serves. #FMFactbookFriday familymedicinefactbook.org

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ABFM Board Certification is proof of evidence-based medical knowledge, a standard patients can trust and physicians can stand behind with pride. See what board certification means for Diplomates: bit.ly/42le0LH

Family medicine residents carry some of the highest educational debt in medicine, with particularly heavy burdens among physicians from groups underrepresented in medicine. New research highlights why scholarship support and loan forgiveness matter. bit.ly/4xogzbs

ABFM Board Certification means committing to the highest standards of clinical care in family medicine, giving patients confidence in science-based, up-to-date treatment. Learn about the value of certification here: bit.ly/42le0LH

New ABFM research explores how everyday microaggressions impact early career women physicians, and what it means for the future of the workforce. Read the article in @JAmBoardFamMed: bit.ly/3UEMd7e

Thank you to all the hardworking family physicians who provide immeasurable care to their patients and communities. Happy Labor Day from ABFM! We'll be closed Monday, September 7, and reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 8 AM ET.

Join Dr. Gary LeRoy and Dr. Garrett Kneese to explore what it took to build the Family Medicine Factbook 2.0—from leveraging ABFM Diplomate data to creating an interactive, user-friendly tool for understanding the specialty. Listen now: bit.ly/4xOgAGP #FMFactbookFriday