Center for the History of Family Medicine

Explore Our Work

The Center for the History of Family Medicine (CHFM) is the primary repository of information and resources on the history and evolution of general practice, family practice and the specialty of Family Medicine in the United States.

Our Collections

Browse a a complete list of the Center's archival, library, online, and museum holdings.

Conducting Your Research

Find information to help you with your research project, including resources and how to use our collections.

Family Medicine is 50!

The Advisory Board for Medical Specialties certified Family Medicine as an official U.S. specialty on February 8, 1969. Since then, family physicians have made incredible impacts throughout their communities.

Help us build on the past by supporting the Center for the History of Family Medicine!