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CME

Family-centered Pregnancy Care CME course, July 20—23 in Denver, CO. Reconnect in person with your family medicine peers. Manage common maternal and pregnancy complications and achieve optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.

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Keep up with the latest information on COVID-19 including developments in vaccine efficacy and availability, new variants, and more by visiting the AAFP's COVID-19 vaccine hub.

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Med Student & Resident

Connect in person with residency programs and gain hands-on experience in family medicine at National Conference 2022, July 28–30 in Kansas City, MO. Savings extended to July 7 – save $50 now.

Events

PerformanceNavigator Workshop: Cardiometabolic Conditions | September 8-10 | Minneapolis, MN | Satisfy your Family Medicine Certification's Performance Improvement and Self-Assessment Activities—all in one program.

Membership

Use the AAFP's new member directory to connect with colleagues. Search by location, residency program, and more. Privacy settings put you in control of what information, if any, you want to share with others.

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Advocacy

Family physicians objected to a sweeping rule that would have added administrative complexity to practices and disrupted patient care. Now HHS has repealed it.

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News

A new report on COVID-19 vaccines from the Kaiser Family Foundation emphasizes the challenges family physicians and other health care professionals are facing as they try to combat misinformation and increase vaccine confidence.

Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA)

The Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment is an exam alternative for ABFM diplomates. Participants will answer up to 25 questions online quarterly in lieu of the One-Day exam. You may answer questions at any time and may use clinical references during the assessment. To satisfy your exam requirements, you will need to answer 300 questions over a four-year period and achieve a passing score.

Review full details from the ABFM, and check your eligibility.

Self-Check: Which Exam Should I Take?

Here is a brief assessment to help identify the best path to certification for you.

ABFM FMCLA

Does this list describe you?
If so, this option may be a good option.

I would perform better on a series of shorter exams.
I want immediate feedback on my answers and to learn from item critiques and references.
I want to compare my performance with other physicians’ results.
I feel comfortable with technology and online testing—an early adopter!

One-Day Certification Examination

Does this list describe you?
If so, you may want to elect for the One-Day exam.

I would perform better on a One-Day exam.
I want to complete certification testing in one day.
I prefer a structured test-taking environment.
I would face challenges incorporating quarterly tests into my lifestyle.

Taking the One-Day exam? Our board review products and courses can help you prepare. Learn more.

How Can I Prepare for the FMCLA?

The key to the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA) is engaging in a continuous learning cycle that will prepare you for the quarterly questions.

Assess Your Knowledge
Review your performance on previous quarters' FMCLA exam. If you don't have that information, look at your performance data from CKSA and other tools.
Complete Study Sessions
Invest time to improve your knowledge in the areas of greatest weakness. The goal isn't to study everything, but to wisely invest your time where you need it.
Further Reading
Given the complexity and time constraints of FMCLA questions, we recommend refreshing your knowledge in the basics (outlined above) and then reading AFP articles or using other clinical sources to deeper your understanding.
Complete Quarterly FMCLA Exam Questions
Repeat Cycle
Success comes from repetition. Evaluate each quarter's results and develop a plan to address knowledge gaps.

Simplify Your FMCLA Exam Prep

The Longitudinal Assessment Self-Study Package combines the learning power of the Board Review Self-Study Package, FP Comprehensive™, and an online community to enhance your studying for FMCLA.