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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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Why doctors know almost nothing about the health effects of marijuana

Medical marijuana is on the rise, yet strict research rules mean doctors know little about its safety and effectiveness. That’s got to change, says one expert.

  • Nov. 24, 2019
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AAMC leaders issue call to action to confront challenges facing academic medicine

AAMC leaders David J. Skorton, MD, and Lilly Marks urge changes to escape the “unacceptable status quo” in the Leadership Plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2019.

  • Nov. 9, 2019
AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and AAMC Board of Directors Chair Lilly Marks give their remarks during the Leadership Plenary on Sunday, November 10, at Learn Serve Lead 2019: The AAMC Annual Meeting.
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Managing pain differently: A look at alternative therapies

As the opioid epidemic rages on, medical educators and researchers are increasingly exploring nonpharmacological treatments for pain.

  • March 26, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Introduction of House GME Expansion Legislation

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement about the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763)

  • March 14, 2019
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Bench to Bedside Podcast: A Clinical Trial Offers New Hope for a Young Cancer Patient

What happens when standard treatments fail? A young cancer patient’s story shows how both public and private funding are vital to supporting medical research.

  • July 18, 2017
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The Hidden and Vital Costs of Doing Science

F&A (Facilities and Administrative) costs are foundational—they pay for costs an institution incurs because of the research conducted. 

  • May 30, 2017
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Election 2016: Educating Candidates About Academic Medicine Is Critical

Representatives from medical schools and teaching hospitals have been talking with candidates about issues critical to the future of academic medicine.

  • Oct. 18, 2016
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Program Provides Alternative Path to Funding for Research Grants

A new public-private program has been established that offers researchers a second chance to find funding for their projects if they don’t receive NIH support.

  • Oct. 11, 2016
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Doctors Petition Congress to Fund Research on Gun Violence

The academic medicine community is speaking out about the need to examine the causes of firearm violence and develop effective prevention strategies.

  • Sept. 27, 2016