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Longitudinal Assessment Self-Study Package

New ABFM Testing Format Calls for Novel Learning Tool

March 25, 2019 04:23 pm — The AAFP has launched the Longitudinal Assessment Self-Study Package for family physicians participating in the American Board of Family Medicine's Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment pilot. The new resource combines the learning power of the Board Review Self-Study Package with the easy-to-use content of FP Comprehensive and more to enhance your studying experience.

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Is Physician Burnout on the Decline?

Results of a survey of U.S. physicians found that for many specialties, including family medicine, burnout incidence has dropped in recent years.
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More Focus on Physician Well-being Stories

02/08/2019 — Massachusetts Groups Call Physician Burnout Public Health Crisis
01/02/2019 — Physician Well-being: Building on a Strong Foundation
10/08/2018 — JAMA Research Challenges Perceptions of Physician Burnout

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