Abfm Letter

American Board of Family Medicine, Inc. Founded 1969 James C. Puffer, M.D.

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President and Chief Executive Officer

Tadao Okada, M.D.

Michael D. Hagen, M.D.

Department of Family Medicine

Senior Vice President

Roger M. Bean, C.P.A. Chief Operating Officer

Terrence M. Leigh, Ed.D. Vice President Examination Administration and Credentials

Joseph W. Tollison, M.D. Senior Advisor to the President

Martin A. Quan, M.D. Senior Advisor to the President

Robert F. Avant, M.D. Executive Director Emeritus

Paul R. Young, M.D. Executive Director Emeritus

2228 Young Drive Lexington, KY 40505-4294

Tel: (888) 995-5700 (859) 269-5626 Fax: (859) 335-7501 (859) 335-7509 www.theabfm.org

Kameda Family Clinic Tateyama 4304-9 Masaki Tateyama, Japan Dear Doctor Okada: CONGRATULATIONS! We are pleased to announce that you have passed the 2008 July/August Primary Recertification Examination given by the American Board of Family Medicine. As of August 2, 2008, you are certified as a Diplomate until December 31, 2015. In keeping with the Board's mission, you have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the specialty of Family Medicine. By your successful performance on the examination, you have exhibited the cognitive knowledge worthy of recognition as a specialist in Family Medicine. We thank you for your effort, and we look forward to your ongoing commitment to excellence and the delivery of high quality health care throughout your years of practice. Your certificate will be sent to you within a few months. You may obtain an analysis of your performance via a link in your Physician Portfolio. As you may be aware, the traditional recertification process has evolved into a Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP) program requiring yearly interaction with the ABFM. Now, entering its sixth year, this process has been continuously improved to allow you to participate efficiently. To learn more about MC-FP and to begin Stage One of the process, please login to www.theabfm.org and click on MC-FP Track Your Progress from your Physician Portfolio. As you enter into the MC-FP program, communication is critical. It is important that we have your current and valid email address on file. To update your email and/or mailing address, please log into your Physician Portfolio at www.theabfm.org. If you need assistance, please call the Support Center toll-free at 877-223-7437. Our best wishes for your continued success. Most sincerely,

A Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties

September 2008

James C. Puffer, M.D. President and Chief Executive Officer