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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

Greylag geese and cattle in a meadow, Foehr, North Frisian Island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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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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AAMC Statement on Release of Continuing Resolution

On December 2, the AAMC issued a statement on the release of a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the federal government through Feb. 18, 2022.

Dec. 2, 2021

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Statement Supporting OSHA’s COVID Vaccination or Testing Requirement

The AAMC and over 60 orgs and experts support the requirement that workers at companies with 100+ workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine or be tested.

Nov. 18, 2021

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AAMC Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors, Changes to Board Structure

The AAMC has announced its 2021-2022 Board of Directors, which reflects recent changes allowing for the creation of a broader and more flexible board structure.

Nov. 2, 2021

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To end the drug crisis, bring addiction out of the shadows

Shame and stigma fuel addiction and prevent treatment, argues Nora Volkow, MD, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. But compassion can save lives.

Nov. 2, 2021

National Institute on Drug Abuse Director Nora Volkow, MD, presenting her annual report to a meeting of principal investigators in the Clinical Trials Network in Rockville, Maryland.

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Words matter — especially when talking about racial and health justice in medicine

The AAMC Center for Health Justice has partnered with the AMA to release a guide to language, narrative, and concepts in health equity in medicine.

Oct. 28, 2021

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AAMC Statement on Announcement That Francis Collins Will Step Down as NIH Director

NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, announced on Oct. 5 that he will step down from his role by the end of 2021.

Oct. 5, 2021

National Health Institute Director Francis S. Collins testifies at a Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on manufacturing a Coronavirus vaccine on Capitol Hill on July 2, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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Teens and COVID-19 vaccines: It’s complicated

As vaccinations lag among teens, a pediatrician and bioethicist wades into some tricky territory, including what happens if parents and teenagers disagree.