The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM) is the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). JABFM publishes six bimonthly issues per year, comprising original material from authors with new knowledge to contribute to the understanding and advancement of family medicine research and clinical practice. JABFM also serves as an important forum for the specialty of family medicine, and as a source of news from the ABFM.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Family PracticeQ1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medicine, General & InternalPrimary Health Care
Scopus Categories
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthFamily Practice
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Primary Care and Health OutcomesHealthcare Policy and ManagementHealth Policy Implementation ScienceChronic Disease Management StrategiesHealthcare cost, quality, practicesDiabetes Management and EducationHealth and Medical Research ImpactsDiversity and Career in MedicineGlobal Cancer Incidence and ScreeningGlobal Health Workforce Issues