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CREATING A NEW BLUEPRINT FOR ABFM EXAMINATIONS

Roger Fain, Warren P. Newton and Thomas R. O’Neill
The Annals of Family Medicine November 2019, 17 (6) 562-564; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2480
Roger Fain
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    Current American Board of Family Medicine Test Blueprint

    Body Systems
    Cardiovascular12%Nonspecific body system9%
    Endocrine8%Psychogenic7%
    Gastrointestinal7%Reproductive: female4%
    Hematologic/immune3%Reproductive: male1%
    Integumentary6%Respiratory13%
    Musculoskeletal12%Special sensory2%
    Nephrologic3%Population-based care5%
    Neurologic3%Patient-based systems5%
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    Age/KnowledgeUrgency/Duration
    KnowledgeHealth promotion/cell care
    ChildEmergent/urgent problems
    AdultAcute illness or injury
    Older adultDiagnosis and management of chronic disease
    Nonspecific ageAcute manifestations of chronic disease
    Not applicable
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