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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

  • May 23, 2024
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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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Working to end gender harassment in medicine

Leaders in academic medicine tackled gender harassment during the 2019 Leadership Forum. Here’s a look at the vital issues and insights they shared.

  • June 21, 2019
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Advancing women in academic medicine

The AAMC urges medical schools and teaching hospitals to create institutional climates that support and promote women.

  • May 28, 2019
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Closing the gender pay gap in medicine

Leaders in academic medicine have been working to address salary inequities. A new AAMC report highlights the progress made to date.

  • April 16, 2019
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Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers

They broke barriers and shattered stereotypes and went on to conduct research, discover treatments, and provide leadership that improved the health of millions.

  • Feb. 25, 2019
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Sexual harassment in medicine

Even before the #MeToo movement, national leaders in medicine began taking significant strides to transform the culture and curb unacceptable behavior.

  • Feb. 14, 2019
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Labor pains: The OB-GYN shortage

Half of U.S. counties lack a single OB-GYN, and some women’s lives are endangered by long treks for needed care. What leaders in academic medicine are doing.

  • Nov. 15, 2018
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Anita Hill: “We cannot turn a blind eye”

The Brandeis University law professor and advocate for women’s equality implored attendees of Learn Serve Lead 2018 to address bias and sexual harassment.

  • Nov. 4, 2018
Anita Hill at Learn Serve Lead 2018
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Successes and challenges facing academic medicine highlighted during Leadership Plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2018

AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch and AAMC Board of Directors Chair Roy Wilson share reflections about their own careers and the state of academic medicine.

  • Nov. 4, 2018
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What specialties do doctors choose?

The 2018 AAMC Physician Specialty Data Report looks at the distribution of physicians across specialties, revealing some surprising trends.

  • Nov. 2, 2018
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When the perpetrators are patients

Most female physicians have stories about “those patients.” In the #MeToo era, here’s what teaching hospitals and medical schools are doing to protect them.

  • Oct. 23, 2018