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The American Board of Family Medicine: Celebrating 50 Years of Continuing Transformation

James C. Puffer
The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine September 2020, 33 (Supplement) S69-S74; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2020.S1.190444
James C. Puffer
From the American Board of Family Medicine, Lexington, KY.
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    Comparison of Original American Board of Family Medicine Recertification Process with Maintenance of Certification Paradigm

    RecertificationMaintenance of Certification
    I. Valid and unrestricted licenseI. Professional standing
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    II. 300 hours of CMEII. Self-assessment and lifelong learning
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    III. Recertification examinationIII. Assessment of cognitive expertise
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    IV. Computerized office record reviewIV. Performance in practice
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