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In the latest issue of the Phoenix, read a message from ABFM President Dr. Warren Newton, learn more about the 5-Year Cy...
06/23/2026

In the latest issue of the Phoenix, read a message from ABFM President Dr. Warren Newton, learn more about the 5-Year Cycle, preview the newly released Family Medicine Factbook 2.0, meet ABFM’s new officers and board members, and dive into new research and stories highlighting the work of family physicians. Read now: https://bit.ly/4oTKiGL

A 55-year-old male presents with upper epigastric discomfort that began earlier today. He has not had any fever, chills,...
06/23/2026

A 55-year-old male presents with upper epigastric discomfort that began earlier today. He has not had any fever, chills, cough, palpitations, shortness of breath, presyncopal symptoms, or radiation of the discomfort to his neck, back, or upper extremities. He has had mild nausea but has not vomited, and his bowel habits have been unchanged. His vital signs, an EKG, serum troponin levels, a comprehensive metabolic panel, and a CBC are all within normal limits and you suspect dyspepsia as the source of his symptoms.

Which one of the following would you prescribe?

A. Oral H2 blocker therapy
B. Oral antacid monotherapy
C. A mixture of an oral antacid and a liquid lidocaine (Xylocaine) solution
D. A mixture of an oral antacid and viscous lidocaine
E. A mixture of an oral antacid and an antispasmodic such as phenobarbital/hyoscyamine/atropine/scopolamine (Donnatal)

To celebrate Juneteenth this year, ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Gary L. LeRoy, MD, traces the rema...
06/19/2026

To celebrate Juneteenth this year, ABFM Senior Vice President of Diplomate Experience Gary L. LeRoy, MD, traces the remarkable connection between the Liberty Bell and the holiday we commemorate on June 19. From the bell's inscription drawn from the ancient tradition of Jubilee, to the 1865 announcement that finally brought news of freedom to Galveston, Texas, Dr. LeRoy reminds us that freedom, once achieved, must be remembered and preserved by every generation that follows. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4uPs6Q3

A 20-year-old standout basketball player is diagnosed with appendicitis. Imaging reveals an appendicolith. The champions...
06/16/2026

A 20-year-old standout basketball player is diagnosed with appendicitis. Imaging reveals an appendicolith. The championship tournament starts in 7 days, and he asks about nonsurgical treatment options.

Which one of the following is most accurate with regard to surgical versus antibiotic therapy for appendicitis?

A. Removal of his appendix is the only way to prevent complications
B. Antibiotics are a temporary option, with 70% of those who choose this option requiring surgery within 90 days
C. Patients report a similar quality of life at 30 days
D. Patients with an appendicolith fare better with antibiotic treatment than those without an appendicolith

Join the ABFM Engagement Network—a flexible way to share feedback through quick pulse surveys, virtual focus groups, int...
06/15/2026

Join the ABFM Engagement Network—a flexible way to share feedback through quick pulse surveys, virtual focus groups, interviews, or beta testing. Participate as much or as little as you’d like. We respect your time, and we listen to and act on what we hear. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Qa1E50

Administrative decisions are shaping how family physicians deliver care, but what happens when those decisions cause har...
06/10/2026

Administrative decisions are shaping how family physicians deliver care, but what happens when those decisions cause harm?

A new ABFM qualitative study explores how family physicians experience “administrative harms” and what that means for physician well-being and patient care. Learn more about the study: https://bit.ly/4uafPFJ

You are reading a paper comparing the use of ondansetron to placebo for the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in childr...
06/09/2026

You are reading a paper comparing the use of ondansetron to placebo for the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in children. In the ondansetron group 714/873 (81.8%) had cessation of vomiting compared to 566/875 (64.7%) in the placebo group at 8 hours.

How many children need to be treated with ondansetron to prevent vomiting in one additional patient at 8 hours?

A. 2
B. 6
C. 12
D. 26

Family physicians hold themselves to the highest standard — for their patients, their communities, and the future of med...
06/02/2026

Family physicians hold themselves to the highest standard — for their patients, their communities, and the future of medicine. Board certification makes that standard a reality. Learn more here https://bit.ly/42le0LH.

A 71-year-old male is having his first COPD exacerbation in 4 years with worse cough and purulent sputum production. He ...
06/02/2026

A 71-year-old male is having his first COPD exacerbation in 4 years with worse cough and purulent sputum production. He has a 45-pack-year history of smoking but has not smoked since his last exacerbation. His vital signs are stable and his oxygen saturation is 93%. You decide that he is stable enough to treat as an outpatient.

In addition to increasing his short acting bronchodilator frequency, which would be most appropriate?

A. Oxygen supplementation
B. 5 days of treatment with antibiotics and steroids
C. 7 days of antibiotic and steroid therapy followed by a steroid taper
D. Nebulizer therapy of budesonide, ipratropium and albuterol
E. Theophylline

New data from the 2016–2024 ABFM National Graduate Survey and the 2024 ABFM National Resident Survey show that early car...
06/01/2026

New data from the 2016–2024 ABFM National Graduate Survey and the 2024 ABFM National Resident Survey show that early career family physicians continue to play a vital role in maternity care, even as national maternity care access declines. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3RWjwky

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