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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

  • May 21, 2024
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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

  • May 15, 2024
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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

  • May 9, 2024
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Congratulations, you got into medical school! Now what?

Here are 7 tips for rising first years at the start of their medical school journeys.

  • May 7, 2024

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Free speech: Why it’s under attack and what can be done to promote diverse viewpoints

Human rights lawyer Jacob Mchangama discusses threats to freedom of expression across the globe — and why it’s important to protect this bedrock of democracy.

  • Sept. 7, 2023
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AAMC Statement on Senate Appropriations Committee’s FY24 HHS Spending Bill

AAMC commends the Senate for their bipartisan spending bill to protect funding for crucial health agencies and programs.

  • July 28, 2023
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AAMC Statement on Key Federal Funding Priorities 

The AAMC issued a statement on the need to complete fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations in a timely manner.

  • June 7, 2023
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AAMC Statement on President Biden’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal

The AAMC issued a statement in response to President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget request.

  • March 10, 2023
White House in Washington, DC
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols

AAMC Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols

  • Jan. 30, 2023
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Sicker patients serve as clarion call for doctors to take on climate change

Health care professionals must confront the climate crisis through patient care, medical education, changes in how hospitals function and public policy.

  • Nov. 14, 2022
Shaneeta Johnson, MD, MBA, Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH, and Renee N. Salas, MD, MPH, discuss climate change and health during a plenary on November 14 at Learn Serve Lead 2022.
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The power of us: How fostering a shared identity can lead to unity

The impulse to divide the world into “us” and “them” can produce dangerous divisions. But it doesn’t have to be that way, says psychologist Jay Van Bavel, PhD.

  • Nov. 12, 2022
Research shows it's possible to promote unity over ingroup favoritism, social psychologist Jay Van Bavel, PhD, told listeners at Learn Serve Lead 2022: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Nashville on Nov. 12.
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New AAMC report assesses diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools

In addition to identifying strengths and areas for improvement, the report also describes practices to improve DEI among students, faculty, and staff.

  • Nov. 10, 2022
The Power of Collective Action: Assessing and Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts at AAMC Medical Schools
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Does racial resentment hurt White people, too? One doctor says yes

In touring America’s heartland, Jonathan Metzl, MD, found that racial anxieties caused people to make decisions about their health that actually harmed them.

  • Oct. 4, 2022
Jonathan Metzl, MD, PhD
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AAMC Statement on House Committee Passage of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023

AAMC Statement on House Committee Passage of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023

  • July 1, 2022
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