Description of 94 Cases of Sexual Misconduct by ABFM Certified or Eligible Physicians, 2016–2022
| Physician Characteristics | |
| Gender (Male) | 93 (99%) |
| Average age at time of action(s), with range | 56 (29 to 88) |
| MD | 86 (91%) |
| US grad | 76 (81%) |
| Years certified before action | 17.5 (0.5 to 46) |
| Type of Sexual Misconduct | |
| No physical presence | 1 (1%) |
| Sexual impropriety | 3 (3%) |
| Sexual relationship | 14 (15%) |
| Sexual relationship with controlled substance Rx or bartering | 18 (19%) |
| Assault/Unwanted physical sexual contact | 51 (51%) |
| Involved minors | 7 (7%) |
| Medical License Board Sanctions | |
| Reprimand/censure | 8 (9%) |
| Probation | 22 (23%) |
| Chaperone requirement | 25 (27%) |
| Loss of License | 46 (49% |
| Prescribed coursework | 42 (45%) |
| Required psychiatric evaluation or treatment | 18 (19%) |
| Prior SMB sanctions | 21 (22%) |
| Additional Consequences | |
| Criminal Convictions | 13 (14%) |
| Loss of Employment or Privileges | 52 (55%) |
| ABFM Actions | |
| Loss of certification | 61 (65%) |
| Loss of eligibility | 33 (35%) |
| Prior ABFM actions | 14 (15%) |
| Currently certified | 11 (12%) |
Abbreviations: ABFM, American Board of Family Medicine; SMB, Sanctions Monitoring Board.