Family Medicine
Recertification & MOC Exam Review

The #1 ABFM Recertification Exam Review does more.
Rock your ABFM MOC Exam & everything else.

Newly Updated for 2022.

See special offers.

Plus, bonus options on select products.

Enter coupon codes at checkout.
SHOP NOW.

Ace the ABFM Recertification Exam with Med-Challenger's proven Family Medicine Recertification Exam Review. Featuring over 3,000 ABFM MOC Exam Review questions with detailed explanations and rationales following the American Board of Family Medicine Recertification Exam Blueprint, board exam simulation, adaptive learning features, and hundreds of CME credits, Med-Challenger's ABFM recertification exam prep course is the best way to prepare for the family medicine board MOC exam (and FMCLA exams) for continuous certification.

See OptionsPackages and Pricing

Best ABFM Recertification Exam Prep.
100% pass-guaranteed.
99.8% ABFM MOC exam pass-rate.
Ongoing MOC & CME benefits.
For ABFM Recertification & Beyond.

Starting as low as $399.

"The best ABFM recertification review package. Scored high on my ABFM recertification exam, convenient for ABFM MOC Requirements, AAFP CME, and keeps me informed. Big recommend to any family medicine physician looking for the best family medicine MOC exam review."
Tom Berg, MD

#1 ABFM recertification exam review, FMCLA, CME, and more anytime, anywhere, any device.

And be set for the future as well.

100% pass-guaranteed.
99.8% ABFM MOC exam pass rate.

No worries. No risk. No stress.

best ABFM recertification exam review for family medicine MOC exam review and abfm review

Med-Challenger is the most effective, easiest to use Family Medicine recertification exam question bank for the American Board of Family Medicine recertification exam (and FMCLA review). Med-Challenger's family medicine recertification prep course with over 3000 family medicine practice questions and intelligent ABFM self-assessment provides everything you need to pass the ABFM MOC exam and fulfill other family medicine continuing certification requirements like KSAs, AMA PRA Category 1, and AAFP Prescribed CME credits, all in one powerful, effective, and convenient access point online.

Our pass-guaranteed Family Medicine recertification exam review course gets you prepared for ABFM MOC exams (including FMCLA exams) fast, thanks to our constantly updated Family Medicine review questions, detailed answer explanations, and intelligent FM board exam simulators. Plus, our online ABFM MOC review course keeps serving you after exams too. Family Practice recertification exam review has never been so easy, effective, or efficient.

family medicine recertification review questions - abfm family medicine recertification and FMCLA board exam question bank

Our #1 family medicine question bank for ABFM exam prep is intelligent, automatically targeting weaker areas of knowledge, saving your time.

3000+ Family Medicine Recertification Exam Review Questions

High-Yield Family Medicine Review Questions mapped to the ABFM MOC exam blueprint.

Using authoritative resources such as Rakel's family medicine textbook, our family medicine physician editors ensure our ABFM recertification prep course and FMCLA review asset is always current and covers the latest ABFM MOC exam blueprint. The Med-Challenger Family Medicine Recertification Review is 100% pass-guaranteed and used by the National Family Medicine Review live course, GME programs and healthcare organizations world-wide.

Earn Required CMEs

The MOST AMA & AAFP CME credits you'll find in any online ABFM review.

250

AMA Category 1 CME Credits

250

AAFP Prescribed Credits

abfm recertification exam prep and FMCLA exam prep - family medicine MOC board review with ama and aafp CME credits

Produce CME certificates whenever you need annually. Useful year after year.

Family Medicine Course Information

Family Medicine Review Course Information

Cardiovascular Disease

Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult
Congestive Heart Failure
Dysrhythmias/Conduction Defects
Endocarditis
Hypertension
Ischemic Heart Disease
Myocardial Disease
Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders
Pericardial Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Vascular Disease

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Biliary Tract Disease
Colonic and Anorectal Disease
Esophageal Disorders
Liver Disease
Pancreatic Disease
Small Intestinal Disease
Stomach or Duodenum
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Adrenal Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Disorders of Calcium Metabolism and Bone
Hypoglycemia
Lipid Disorders
Obesity
Thyroid Disorders
Pediatric Endocrine Disorders

Allergy and Immunology

Auto-Immune Collagen Vascular Disorders
Drug Allergy
Food Allergy
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
The Immunocompromised / Solid-Organ Transplant Patient
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Eye: Assessment
Eye: Glaucoma
Eye: Inflammation and Infection
Eye: Pharmacology
Eye: Vascular Disorders
Nose: Infection and Inflammation
Oral Cavity: Medical Disorders
Otologic Infections
Otologic Signs, Symptoms, Presentations
Throat and Soft Tissue Neck: Medical Disorders
Pediatric Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

Hematology and Oncology

Anemia
Bone Tumors
Breast Cancer
Coagulopathies
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Gastrointestinal or Hepatic Cancer Gynecologic Cancer
Hematologic Malignancies
Lung Cancer
Management of Malignant Pain
Neoplasms of the Head and Neck
Oncologic Emergencies
Sickle Cell Disease
Transfusion Medicine (Principles and Complications)
Urological Cancer
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Dermatology

Acne/Rosacea
Dermatitis (Eczemas)
Dermatologic Immunology
Disorders of Hair & Nails
Nodules and Tumors of the Skin
Papulosquamous Dermatoses
Photosensitivity Dermatoses
Pigment Disorders
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Vascular Dermatoses
Vesiculobullous Dermatoses
Pediatric Dermatology

Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Sports Medicine

Bone and Joint Infections
Crystal-Induced Arthropathy
Deep Soft Tissue Infections
Disorders of Muscles
Infectious, Inflammatory, and Reactive Arthritis
Neck and Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sports Injuries / Trauma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Pediatric Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Infectious Diseases

Coronavirus (SARS-COV-2, COVID-19)
COVID-19 During Pregnancy
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
Hantavirus
HIV and AIDS
Influenza, Mononucleosis, Herpes
Meningococcemia, Pneumococcemia
MRSA, VRE, ESBL
Parasitic Infections
Rabies
Sepsis Syndromes
Systemic Fungal Infections
Tick-Borne Illnesses
Tuberculosis
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Nephrology and Urology

Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Glomerular Disorders
Nephrolithiasis
Prostate Disorders
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections
Water and Electrolyte Balance
Pediatric Nephrology and Urology

Neurologic Disorders

Central Nervous System Infections
Delirium and Dementia
Demyelinating/Inflammatory Diseases
Diseases of Movement Control
Headache Disorders Seizures Selected
Cranial Nerve Disorders Spinal Cord Syndromes
Stroke: Epidemiology and Presentation
Stroke: Initial Work-Up
Stroke: Preventive Care
Stroke: Treatment
Neurologic Assessment
Neuromuscular Junction Disease
Peripheral Neuropathies
Pediatric Neurologic Disorders

Psychiatric Disorders

Anxiety Disorders
Eating Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Disorders
Schizophrenia and Delusional (Paranoid) Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Interstitial Lung Disease
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Asthma and Other Obstructive Lung Disease
Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease
Pleural Disease
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Sleep Medicine
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Women's Health and Maternity Care

Acute Complications of Pregnancy
Chronic Medical Illness During Pregnancy
Contraception
General Approach to the Pregnant Patient
Gynecological Assessment
Menopause and Hormone Therapy
Screening and Regular Health Care in Adult Women
Sexual Assault
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Female

Male Reproductive System Disorders

Penile Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Infections - Male
Testicular Disorders

Child and Adolescent Care

Anticipatory Guidance
Childhood Immunizations
Development Milestones
Disease Prevention
Failure to Thrive
Female Pubertal Development
Gynecologic Health Care
Male Pubertal Development
Normal Growth
Obesity
Periodic Health Examination / Screening
Pregnancy and Contraception
Self-Identity and Family Influence
Sexuality and Emotional Development
Sexually Transmitted Infections

Geriatrics

Physical Impairment in the Elderly
Bowel and Bladder Function
Common Issues in the Elderly
Neurological Issues in the Elderly
Other Primary Geriatrics
Geriatrics: Medical Conditions
Geriatrics: Pharmacotherapy
Geriatrics: Special Problems of the Elderly
Geriatrics: Urinary Incontinence

Emergent/Urgent Care

Advanced Airway: Adult
Airway: Pediatric
Breathing: Ventilatory Support (Adult/Pediatrics)
Disaster Preparedness
Environmental Disorders
Perioperative Care
Postoperative Complications
Procedural Sedation: Adult
Procedural Sedation: Pediatric
Resuscitation: Adult Cardiac
Resuscitation: Brain (After Cardiac Arrest)
Resuscitation: Neonatal
Resuscitation: Pediatric
Resuscitation: Shock
Resuscitation: Trauma
Toxicologic Disorders
Traumatic Disorders
Wound Management

Population-Based Care

Bioterror
Cancer Prevention and Screening
Diet and Prevention
Evidence-Based Medicine
Exercise and Prevention
Medical Law
Pain Management and Addiction Medicine
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Prevention of Infectious Disease

Patient-Based Systems

Clinical Decision-Making
Medical Error Prevention
Medical Ethics
Communication, Family, and Cultural Issues
End-of-Life Care
Patient Safety

Sample Question 1

A 45-year-old male presents to your office with bilateral wrist and hand joint pain. After your workup is complete, you diagnose him with mild rheumatoid arthritis. He does not have any other medical conditions. He is started on medication. Your next patient is a 73-year-old woman whom you diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 4 years ago after she presented with extreme ulnar deformity and agonizing pain. She is on the same medication, which controls her symptoms well.

The most common non-biologic drug started in monotherapy for those with rheumatoid arthritis is:

hydroxychloroquine
sulfasalazine
minocyclin
methotrexate

Educational Objective:

Review treatment options for control of symptoms and joint destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Key Point:

Methotrexate is most commonly used as initial monotherapy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Explanation:

Among the disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD), methotrexate is most commonly prescribed as first-line monotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis.  Most patients respond well. For those who do not, triple therapy with methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine is recommended. When response to these agents is not satisfactory or has waned, biologic disease-modifying drugs such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) are in order. It is not yet clear whether these agents are more protective of joint degeneration when given initially than after mono- or triple therapy has been exhausted. 

Reference:

O’dell JR. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Goldman-Cecil Medicine, 2016; 264: 1754-1762.e2

Sample Question 2

A 6-month-old girl presents with a three day history of constipation, poor feeding, ptosis, diminished gag reflex, diminished sucking ability and  diminished tone in extremities. At the emergency department, she is not interested in drinking her bottle and has shallow respirations. She is afebrile, has slight tachycardia and a low normal blood pressure. Lung fields are poorly audible due to the lack of respiratory effort; no extraneous lung sounds are appreciated.

What  is the most likely diagnosis?

Infant botulism
Primary dehydration
Encephalitis
Pneumonia with sepsis

Educational Objective:

Discuss the presentation of infant botulism.

Key Point:

Constipation is a common presenting complaint of infant botulism, followed by poor feeding, weak cry, loss of head control, and hypotonia. Upon physical examination, patients have decreased muscle tone and depressed deep tendon reflexes. Cranial nerve involvement causes alterations in facial expression, ptosis, and extraocular palsies. Respiratory failure occurs in 50% of infants. Fever is absent unless secondary infection is present. 

Explanation:

Infant botulism is caused by Clostridium botulinum and occurs most frequently between the ages of two and eight months.
Initial laboratory testing may include complete blood count, electrolytes, stool studies for botulism toxin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. 

Electrodiagnostic studies may help differentiate acute botulism from Guillain-Barré syndrome and other neuromuscular junction disorders.
Muscle enzymes such as creatine kinase, aldolase, and lactate dehydrogenase may be measured to help diagnose myopathy, neuropathies, and rhabdomyolysis.

Reference:

Fernandez-Frackelton M. Bacteria. (Chapter 121) In: Walls R, et al. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed., 2018: 1573-1597.e3

Sample Question 3

A 55-year-old woman has chronic pain secondary to destructive rheumatoid arthritis, and the pain has not responded to other treatments.  A trial of opioid therapy is being considered. She has been evaluated for risk of opioid misuse and found to be at low risk.

The patient has constant pain which interferes with sleep and affects her daily functioning. She lives independently but is beginning to struggle to complete her activities of daily living.

She will be assessed for response to therapy using the three-item “Pain average, interference with Enjoyment of life, and interference with General activity” (PEG) Assessment Scale.

What would be an appropriate treatment goal for this patient?

Complete pain relief and return to near normal function.
Complete pain relief only.
A 60% improvement in her pain and function scores as assessed by the PEG assessment scale.
A 30% improvement in her pain and function scores as assessed by the PEG assessment scale.

Educational Objective: 

Describe the need for the establishment of clear and attainable goals prior to initiating therapy with opioids. 

Key Point: 

Realistic goals for opioid therapy include  a 30% improvement in scores for both pain and function and therapy should be reevaluated and perhaps discontinued if not providing that benefit.

Explanation: 

The continuation of opioid therapy for chronic pain requires that the clinician  confirm that the benefits of therapy  are outweighing the harms. Realistic goal setting prior to initiating therapy is vital to being able to do this successfully.

According to the  CDC guidelines for opioid use in non-cancer pain,  a goal of a 30% improvement in both pain and function is clinically meaningful. This can be assessed using the “Pain average, interference with Enjoyment of life, and interference with General activity” (PEG) Assessment Scale which contains just 3 questions and can be easily measured before starting treatment and at each follow up visit. Patients with chronic pain may anticipate complete pain relief or return to normal function with opioids and this belief should be discussed before initiating treatment.

References:

Dowell D, Haegerich TM, Chou R. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain - United States, 2016. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2016;65(1):1-49.

Henry SG, Bell RA, Fenton JJ, Kravitz RL. Goals of Chronic Pain Management: Do Patients and Primary Care Physicians Agree and Does it Matter? Clin J Pain. 2017;33(11):955-961.

Sample Question 4

Following a coughing spell, a previously healthy 35-year-old man develops abrupt-onset right sided head and neck pain, ptosis of the right eye, and weakness of the left extremities. What is the most likely cause?

Carotid dissection
Trigeminal neuralgia
Tension headache
Intracranial hemorrhage
Migraine with aura

Unilateral headache, ipsilateral partial (miosis and subtle ptosis) Horner’s syndrome and contralateral hemispheric deficits (such as hemiparesis, aphasia, neglect) comprise the classic carotid artery dissection presentation.

With an intracranial hemorrhage, a Horner's syndrome would not likely be seen. In migraine with aura, neurologic symptoms typically resolve in 10 to 20 minutes and in no longer than 60 minutes. A tension headache does not cause significant disability or neurologic symptoms. Trigeminal neuralgia is brief, electric shock-like pain limited to the distribution of one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve.

References:

Zohrabian D. Dissection, Carotid Artery; last updated Oct 29, 2009.

Kwiatkowski T, Alagappan K: Headache, in Rosen’s Emergency Medicine, 7th edition, Concepts and Clinical Practice. Marx JA editor. 2009, Mosby (Elsevier); volume 2, part III, section 7, Neurology, chapter 101

Sample Question 5

An 83-year-old woman presents to you with complaints that her skin is turning slightly yellow. Her past medical history is significant for Parkinson disease (PD) diagnosed 8 years ago, diabetes, and insomnia. Her current medication regimen includes continuous-release 50 mg carbidopa/200 mg levodopa twice a day, 10 units of insulin glargine at bedtime, and 7.5 mg temazepam orally at bed time. She also reports that she started a new medication a few weeks ago for the treatment of PD, but she cannot remember the name of the drug.

Which of the following has been correlated with several cases of death due to hepatotoxicity?

carbidopa/levodopa
trihexyphenidyl
rasagiline
bromocriptine
tolcapone

Postmarket reports have linked tolcapone with cases of liver failure. There have been 3 cases per 40,000 patient-years of use, which is significantly higher (10- to 100-fold) than the incidence in the general population. Elevations of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine transaminase associated with tolcapone use typically occur within the first 6 months of therapy.

References:

Spahr L, Rubbia-Brandt L, Burkhard PR, Assal F, Hadengue A. Tolcapone-related fulminant hepatitis: electron microscopy shows mitochondrial alterations. Dig Dis Sci. 2000;45:1881-1884.

Tamsar [package insert]. Aliso Viejo, CA: Valent Pharmaceuticals North America; 2009.

Target Audience

Med-Challenger FM is intended for practitioners of family medicine or clinicians otherwise involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, emergent, or chronic medical problems.

Educational Objectives

The objective of this continuing medical education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of acute care and primary care medicine as appropriate by medical specialty. After completing this course, the participating clinician should be better equipped to:

Manage the broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical problems encountered in the practice of medicine.
Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients presenting with acute medical problems of uncertain etiology.
Efficiently initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients presenting with acute and chronic medical disorders.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic: cardiovascular disorders; diseases of the eye, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues; endocrinologic disorders; orthopedic and environmental injuries; gastrointestinal diseases; gynecologic and obstetric disorders; hematologic and oncologic problems; immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic diseases; infectious diseases; signs and symptoms; musculoskeletal disorders; pulmonary diseases; renal and urologic disorders; and intoxications and poisonings.
Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-4 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit.

Faculty

The following individuals have generously contributed to the content and/or editing of this program:

Editor-in-Chief:
Gerard Kiernan, MD

Contributing Author:
Mary Alice O'Brien, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Challenger Corporation. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Designation Statement

AMA Credit - The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 252 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP Credit - This Enduring Material activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 252 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Term of approval begins 01/01/2021. Term of approval is for one year from this date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit - The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 252 contact hours.

abfm recertification prep review with FMCLA exam review and aafp cme

Save time, money and stress. Get more.

Live reviews simply don't cut it anymore.

Don't spend your time and energy - and more money - traveling to and sitting through a live review cram course that leaves you holding a paper binder and no lasting value.

With Med-Challenger, you study when you want, where you want. What's more, you continually benefit from always-up-to-date resources and new content throughout the year. Stay comfortable. We bring everything to you. More than just effective ABFM recertification board review, more than a family practice MOC and FMCLA exam review "question bank," it's ongoing family practice career support.

Proven ABFM recertification exam review that keeps on giving.

Our board reviews are designed for your high-stakes exam - as well as your career requirements after you've passed your exam - year after year. You'll never have to buy MOC resources again.

family medicine board review online for ABFM certification exam prep.

"Best family medicine MOC exam review around for starters. Love how I can add resources to my account, and the account-wide renewal. Get it. Use it! I recommend the FM PRO! 🙂 New content and all my annual MOC requirements each year, KSAs, and more for a fraction I was paying each year. Saves my time and sanity!"
Sharon Montes, MD

ABFM Certification Exam Dates

About the Family Medicine Certification Exam and ABFM Certification Requirements

Standard ABFM Exam Dates (Certification)

Spring Examination Dates	April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2021 May 1, 3 & 4, 2021
Fall Examination Dates	November 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13, 2021

Other Family Medicine Exam Dates:

In-training exam: October 21–30, 2021

Other Family Medicine Certification Requirements:

Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA): Either complete KSA topic-based modules annually, or complete CKSA questions sets quarterly for one year.
Professionalism
Family Medicine CME
State CME

Information about ABFM MOC Recertification

Pass your ABEM boards with Med-Challenger

The American Board of Family Medicine is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Through ABMS, the boards work together to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification.

Fulfillment of this component requires the successful completion of the One-Day Family Medicine Recertification Examination every 10 years. The ABFM Family Medicine recertification examination is referred to as the Family Medicine Certification Examination. The same examination is delivered to initial certification and continuing certification (family medicine MOC & recertification) candidates.

Beginning in 2019, Diplomates who are currently certified and in the tenth year of certification due to end December 31, 2019, have two options to complete the MOC examination requirement: the One-Day Family Medicine Certification Examination or the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA).

Comprehensive family medicine reviews like Med-Challenger FM are suitable ABFM board exam preparation for ABFM Certification and both options of ABFM MOC examinations, including FMCLA review.

What's on the ABFM Family Medicine MOC Exam

What's covered on the ABFM Recertification Exam?

ABFM publishes a content blueprint * of the material that will appear on the exam, the primary medical content categories of the blueprint are shown below. This is how we determine which material appears in ABFM board exam simulations.

Cardiovascular10%
Endocrine 7%
Gastrointestinal 6%
Hematologic/Immune3%
Integumentary5%
Musculoskeletal10%
Nephrologic3%
Neurologic3%
Nonspecific8%
Psychogenic6%
Reproductive-Female3%
Reproductive-Male1%
Respiratory11%
*Population-based Care4%
*Patient-based Systems4%
*Module13%
TOTAL~100% (because of rounding)

Note*

Population-based Care :
This includes topics such as biostatistics and epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, prevention, health policy and legal issues, bioterror, quality improvement, and geographic/urban/rural issues.
Patient-based Systems :
This includes topics such as clinical decision-making, communication and doctor patient interaction, family and cultural issues, ethics, palliative care,and end-of-life care.
Module:
Selected from seven possible choices at the time of the examination.

What is the format of the ABFM Recertification Exam?

What's the ABFM Continuous Certification Exam and the FMCLA format?

The ABFM Family Medicine Recertification Examination is a test of family medicine knowledge and clinical problem-solving ability relevant to Family Medicine.Appropriate subject areas of the following disciplines are included: Community Medicine; Adult Medicine; Maternity Care; Gynecology; Care of Neonates, Infants, Children and Adolescents; Behavior & Mental Health; the Surgical Patient; and the Older Patient.Elements of the examination include, but are not limited to, diagnosis, management, and prevention of disease. The examination consists of four sections and is a full day in length.

The Family Medicine Recertification Examination is divided into four (4) equal sections of 100 minutes. Each section contains 80 multiple choice questions. The modular exam portion of the examination is contained in the second section of the examination and consists of 40 multiple choice questions over the topic selected. The second section of the examination will first present the 40 questions over the modular exam topic selected and then 40 questions which cover the breadth of Family Medicine. The modular exam topic will be selected prior to beginning the second section of the examination. Once a modular exam topic has been selected and confirmed, the selection cannot be changed.

How to prepare for the ABFM Recertification Exam or FMCLA?

Study tips and tricks for passing the Family Medicine recertification exam and FMCLA.

how to prepare for family medicine recertification exams - the best ABFM MOC exam review

Get our ABFM Board Exam Survival Guide

Recent Med-Challenger customer surveys indicate that residents spent, on average, 10 weeks preparing for the Family Medicine boards (written exam), and 5 weeks preparing for the oral exam. ABFM MOC exam pass rates were generally in the mid-90% and length of time had no correlation with a higher ABFM MOC pass rate.

ABFM exam study guides...

If it's time to prepare for internal medicine boards, and you’re wondering where to begin … Let us help you! Our family medicine boards study guide is full of tips, tricks, and valuable insight into the art of family medicine MOC exam prep, FMCLA review, and the inner-workings of the exams. After all, this is the only thing standing between you and your new career!

About the ABFM Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA)

Information about FMCLA, the ABFM Alternative to the one-day ABFM MOC Exam

FMCLA is designed to assess Diplomates in a comparable way to the one-day examination. During the pilot, the Longitudinal Assessment pathway will deliver 25 questions each quarter that can be answered online, anywhere, at any time. The complete assessment is designed to include answering 300 items over a maximum of four years. Successfully completing 300 questions and achieving a passing score on FMCLA during the four-year window will satisfy your examination requirement and enable you to maintain your board certification.

ABFM FMCLA Pilot Exam Dates (Quarterly)

When can I take the ABFM Continuous Certification Longitudinal Assessments?

The FMCLA Platform delivers 25 questions each quarter providing you with flexibility to complete the entire process in as little as three years or up to a maximum of four years. The table below lists the beginning and ending date for each quarter that you will have to answer your questions.

Year	Quarter One	Quarter Two	Quarter Three	Quarter Four
2019	January 4–March 31	April 1–June 30	July 1–September 30	October 1–December 31
2020	January 1–March 31	April 1–June 30	July 1–September 30	October 1–December 31
2021	January 1–March 31	April 1–June 30	July 1–September 30	October 1–December 31
2022	January 1–March 31	April 1–June 30	July 1–September 30	October 1–December 31
2023	January 1–March 31	April 1–June 30	July 1–September 30	October 1–December 31

**2021 FMCLA Pilot Application Dates**
Deadline Description	Date
Online Application Available	December 4, 2020
Last Day to Complete Application & Have Full 3-Months to Answer the 1st Quarter Questions	January 1, 2021
First Deadline to Submit Online Application (no late fee assessed)	January 25, 2021
Final Deadline to Submit Online Application ($100 non-refundable late fee)	March 1, 2021
Deadline to Withdraw Application	March 1, 2021
Deadline to Clear Pending Application Requirements	March 15, 2021

What's on the FMCLA Exams?

What's the format of the Family Medicine Longitudinal Assessment Pilot?

ABFM publishes a content blueprint of the material that will appear on the FMCLA exams. Med-Challenger uses the ABFM exam blueprint to determine which material appears in family medicine courseware and adaptive ABFM FMCLA exam simulations.

Respiratory13% (39)
Cardiovascular12% (36)
Musculoskeletal12% (36)
Non-specific9% (27)
Endocrine8% (24)
Gastrointestinal7% (21)
Integumentary6% (18)
Psychogenic7% (21)
Reproductive – Female4% (12)
Population-based Care5% (15)
Patient-based Systems5% (15)
Hematologic/Immune3% (9)
Nephrologic3% (9)
Neurologic3% (9)
Special Sensory2% (6)
Reproductive – Male1% (3)
TOTAL100% (300 questions)

What's the format of FMCLA Exams?

What's the format of the Family Medicine Longitudinal Assessment Pilot?

The FMCLA Pilot (Family Medicine Longitudinal Assessment Pilot) is a 300-question examination alternative designed to be more aligned with on-going changes in medicine and adult learning principles. Rather than taking a one-day examination at a proctored test center, you will receive 25 timed (5 minutes), multiple-choice questions over breadth of family medicine each calendar quarter. The questions can be answered via computer or tablet anywhere and can be completed over a maximum 4-year period. As a participant in the pilot, you will be required to meaningfully participate in year 1 by answering a minimum of 80 questions by December 31, 2019 and providing feedback to pilot evaluation surveys. If you meet the meaningful participation requirement, you will continue to receive the 25 quarterly questions until you have answered 300 questions or 4 years have elapsed.

Med-Challenger's ABFM MOC review and the tools inside the Med-Challenger platform make it ideally suited for FMCLA review and FMCLA exam prep.

Benefits for Lifelong Practice

High-Yield

Content Resources

Comprehensive, up-to-date & new content.

High-quality specialty review and knowledge protection
Question banks mapped to board exam specifications
Detailed answer explanations with bonus Pearls of Wisdom
Written and peer-reviewed by practicing, board-certified physician educators.
Informative content blogs and updates keep you in step with MOC and guideline changes.
Enduring material, unlike a live course you can't revisit.

Intelligent

Assessment & Feedback

Do more in less time with intelligent tools.

Intelligent self-assessment and board exam simulation adapts to your knowledge needs
Learning prescriptions guide you to reinforcement in areas of difficulty
Smart exams de-emphasize content you know well so you spend time on material you don't
Flexible study modes and read-friendly answer keys
Build smart custom exams
Predictive performance analytics

Practical

Built for Lifelong Practice

Boards and beyond, built for career MOC.

No need to attend or travel to a live course
Study when you want
Earn and claim CME credits and produce CME certificates easily.
Ongoing news and new content just for having an account.
Keeps your CME earnings history secure
Premium membership keeps ALL of your purchased content assets up-to-date and useful.
Saves money. Never pay full price again. Renew for less.

Efficient

Saves Time, Money & Stress

Less stress and more quality of life.

Works anywhere, on any device, year round.
Saves time. Intelligent exams focus on what you need to know better.
Quick and easy to use. No startup labor.
Don't stress over and over about MOC requirement resources.
One-time purchases stay in your account forever.
Single online login to all purchased assets.

Multiple Ways to Learn & Earn

The Med-Challenger platform gives you more than any other. It's designed for today's pressing needs and longterm knowledge quality, maintenance of certification, and hassle-free requirement fulfillment. We know that everyone's practice life and personal requirements vary. We've set everything up where you can use your content assets in multiple ways. Your content assets stay up-to-date and you have flexible and fun ways to use the resources you need to know so you stay at your best.

Study

Exam Review

Prepare for exams faster and score higher.

Exam blueprint-based board review
Comprehensive, adaptive board exam simulation
Chapter & topic exams
Practice tests & "see answers" review modes
Build, save & re-use intelligent custom exams
Instant feedback & remediation analysis

Earn

Get CME Credits

Earn CME credits while you study - or anytime.

Earn CME credit while you study
AMA Category 1 credits
Specialty credits
State-required credits
Track CME earnings
Easy CME certificate PDF generation

Play

Battle Peers

Stay current though fun peer-to-peer games.

Play special CME quiz games within your account
Peer leaderboards
Create your own player alias
New content and CME case challenges weekly
Earn free CME credit for playing

Update

Stay Informed

Stay informed of changes to care and CME requirements.

Medical education news & updates
New materials annually for MOC
Guideline knowledge checks & updates
Diagnostic challenges
Informative practice alerts
Premium offers

Med-Challenger Family Medicine Reviews

See what family physicians have said about
our #1 family medicine board review - Med-Challenger FM

Med-Challenger FM gives you the best family medicine content for ABFM exams and my practice. Even better, it stays useful for annual MOC requirements.
Mary Arnold, MD

Excellent ABFM MOC board review and the best investment I've made for my continuing education. It's a wonderful education solution that saves my time and money.
Robert Place, MD

This course has helped our family medicine residency program immensely. I used it myself for ABFM recertification and passed with a higher score.
David Bauer, MD, PhD

Family Medicine Board Review
Product Comparison

Take a look at premiere Family Medicine knowledge products from leading vendors.

FEATURE	MED-C FM	Rosh Review	True Learn	Board Vitals
ABFM Review Questions & Full Explanations	3000+	3000+	1200	2300+
AMA Cat 1 CME Credits	250	100	No CME	40
AAFP Prescribed Credits	250	0	No CME	100
Labor-free to Start	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Exam Simulator	Yes	No	No	No
Time-saving Adaptive AI	Yes	No	No	No
"Weak Area" Guidance	Yes	No	No	Yes
Custom Exams	Yes	Only	Yes	Yes
Multi-product Single Login	Yes	No	No	Yes
Full Year of Use Standard	Yes	Yes	No	No
Low-Cost Renewal* for use every year	Yes	No	No	Yes

Buy once. Benefit forever.

Premium Membership - Our Super Renewal Advantage

Never re-buy assets again!

Instead of wasting time and money every year searching for resources, we have a better plan - One-time purchasing and a single low cost Premium Membership super-renewal!

Low-cost renewal saves money.

Purchase products at regular price ONCE. Get a full year of Premium access. When your membership expires, simply renew EVERYTHING in your account for one low annual fee of $199/yr.

Keeps your assets fresh & ready.

We'll keep all of your assets up-to-date and CME ready so you can re-use your assets for MOC and CME/CE needs anytime. You'll even get new content with any qualifying subscription.

No catch.

It's your choice whether to set up auto-renew or stop and restart your account access later. We're here for you.

"This plan works. I pay a fraction of what I was paying out every year and have high-quality resources to use for everything.
Marta Gutierrez, MD

"Amazing Family Medicine MOC Exam Prep."

Try any product or package free. It's worth a look.

Packed with clinical media, study modes, and intelligent review tools.
See it. Get it. Ace it. Earn it. Keep it. Love it.

Family Medicine Review Packages

Conquer FM Boards or Conquer It All.

See special offers.

Plus, bonus options on select products.

Enter coupon codes at checkout.
SHOP NOW.

FM Cert

ABFM Family Medicine Certification Exam Review

$399

One-time asset purchase

One Year FREE

Premium Membership

100% pass-guaranteed. No risk.

Follows the ABFM Exam Content Outline

3,000+ ABFM-formatted questions

3,000+ high-yield explanations

Board Exam Simulator & Chapter Exams w/ time-saving Learning Rx

Platform Features & Utilities

Personal analytics dashboard
Pre-built smart sims & tests
Study modes & visual media
Custom exam builder
Quick Quiz CME games
Works anywhere, any device
Continuous content updates
CME blogs & MOC alerts
Single login to all assets

Trial FM Cert

Buy FM Cert

You can upgrade or add products later.

ABFM Certification Details

FM MOC

ABFM MOC Exam & FMCLA Review + CME Credit

$599

One-time asset purchase

One Year FREE

Premium Membership

100% pass-guaranteed. No risk.

Follows the ABFM Exam and FMCLA Content Outline

3,000+ ABFM-formatted questions

3,000+ high-yield explanations

Earn up to 250 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits

Earn up to 250 AAFP Prescribed CME credits

Platform Features & Utilities

Personal analytics dashboard
Pre-built smart sims & tests
Study modes & visual media
Custom exam builder
CME certificate generator
Quick Quiz CME games
Works anywhere, any device
Continuous content updates
CME blogs & MOC alerts
Single login to all assets

Trial FM MOC

Buy FM MOC

You can upgrade or add products later.

ABFM MOC Exam Details

FM PRO

EVERYTHING in Family Medicine PRO Bundle

$1999

One-time asset purchase

One Year FREE

Premium Membership

BEST VALUE - FM BUNDLE

$2,800 in value. You save 28%.
Plus, see special PRO options and save even more when you go PRO!

See Details

ABFM Board Review (ABEM)

Pass-guaranteed
ABFM Board Review
250 AMA & 250 AAFP CMEs
Value $599

ABFM Knowledge Self-Assessment Review (KSA Modules)

All 16 current KSA modules
40 AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs
New modules free with Premium
Value $229

Urgent Care Board Review

Pass-guaranteed (BCUCM / ABUCM)
3300+ board-style exam questions
230 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Value $599

State-required CME Course

CME Requirements by US state
Useful every year
Value $229

Care Center CME Requirements

Dermatology Review

71 AMA PRA Category 1 credits
Value $229

Malpractice & Risk Management

Legal course for physicians
Value $229

Platform Features & Utilities

Trial FM PRO

Buy FM PRO

If you already own any titles in this package, contact us for special upgrade pricing.

FM PRO Full Details

Questions? We're Here for You.

Ask any of our customers and they'll tell you we have the best customer service around. Live, US-based representatives can help you find the right solutions and get you rolling right away.

Sales & Upgrades

Product Inquires, Trials & Purchasing
Groups & Institutions
Current Customer Upgrades

Email Sales

1-800-676-0822, Option 1

Support Services

Live Technical Support
User Guides, FAQs & Tutorials
CME & Account Support

Get Support

1-800-676-0822, Option 2

the most trusted medical education online

Family MedicineRecertification & MOC Exam Review

See special offers.

#1 ABFM recertification exam review, FMCLA, CME, and more anytime, anywhere, any device.

3000+ Family Medicine Recertification Exam Review Questions

Earn Required CMEs

Family Medicine Course Information

Save time, money and stress. Get more.

Proven ABFM recertification exam review that keeps on giving.

ABFM Certification Exam Dates

Information about ABFM MOC Recertification

What's on the ABFM Family Medicine MOC Exam

What is the format of the ABFM Recertification Exam?

How to prepare for the ABFM Recertification Exam or FMCLA?

ABFM exam study guides...

About the ABFM Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA)

ABFM FMCLA Pilot Exam Dates (Quarterly)

2021 FMCLA Pilot Application Dates

What's on the FMCLA Exams?

What's the format of FMCLA Exams?

Benefits for Lifelong Practice

High-Yield

Intelligent

Practical

Efficient

Multiple Ways to Learn & Earn

Study

Earn

Play

Update

Med-Challenger Family Medicine Reviews

Family Medicine Board ReviewProduct Comparison

Buy once. Benefit forever.

Never re-buy assets again!

Low-cost renewal saves money.

Keeps your assets fresh & ready.

No catch.

"Amazing Family Medicine MOC Exam Prep."

Family Medicine Review Packages

See special offers.

FM Cert

FM MOC

FM PRO

Questions? We're Here for You.

Sales & Upgrades

Support Services

Family Medicine
Recertification & MOC Exam Review

Family Medicine Board Review
Product Comparison