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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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More bugs are coming, spreading more disease. Are doctors ready to respond?

As the climate changes, vector-borne diseases like dengue, Zika, and Lyme are expanding into more areas. That challenges physicians to recognize the symptoms.

  • May 1, 2024

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New AAMC Report Shows Continuing Projected Physician Shortage

The AAMC released the 2024 physician workforce projections report.

  • March 21, 2024
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Joint Statement from National Hospital and Pharmacist Associations on PhRMA-led Proposal to Restrict 340B Eligibility

This is a joint press release from the AAMC and other organizations on the PHRMA-led proposal to restrict 340B eligibility

  • March 20, 2023
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AAMC Statement on the Patient-Physician Relationship and Reproductive Health

The AAMC released a statement on the Patient-Physician Relationship and Reproductive Health.

  • Sept. 28, 2021
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AAMC Report Reinforces Mounting Physician Shortage

The United States could see an estimated shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care.

  • June 11, 2021
Group of diverse physicians
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AAMC Endorses Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021

Newly reintroduced bill would increase federal support for physicians’ graduate medical education programs to increase access to care for patients nationwide

  • March 18, 2021
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AAMC, NMA Announce Action Collaborative on Black Men in Medicine

The AAMC and NMA announced a joint effort to convene an Action Collaborative that will address the lack of representation of African American men in medicine.

  • Aug. 3, 2020
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New Findings Confirm Predictions on Physician Shortage

The United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 as demand for physicians continues to grow faster than supply.

  • April 23, 2019
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Match Day Brings Promise for Tomorrow's Physicians; Future Doctor Shortage Looms

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement following the 2019 Main Residency Match®

  • March 15, 2019
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New research shows increasing physician shortages in both primary and specialty care

The United States could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030, impacting patient care across the nation, according to new data by the AAMC.

  • April 11, 2018