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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

Medical students in the classroom raising their hands to ask questions

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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

A mosquito, that is silhouetted against the moon, bites a human arm

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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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Tenure is declining in U.S. medical schools. Could this threaten academic freedom?

As fewer medical faculty are awarded tenure, some suggest there must be new ways to protect those in academia from institutional and political retribution.

April 23, 2024

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Bootcamps prepare graduating medical students for the rigors of residency

This summer, tens of thousands of brand-new doctors start residency. Bootcamps help get them ready with practice in hands-on procedures and real-world skills.

April 4, 2024

woman practicing medical procedures on man

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Making medicine personal: Moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to health care

Medical researchers and clinicians are making strides in understanding how to personalize treatment to individual patients’ needs.

Feb. 22, 2024

Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, associate professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia (UVA) is leading experiments that may contribute to personalized medicine in the future.

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2023 Nobel Prize winner Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, reflects on the value of basic science research

The laureate discusses the work that led to COVID-19 vaccines, persisting with RNA research despite setbacks, and the impact of scientists working in-person.

Jan. 18, 2024

Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, displays his Nobel Prize medal after the ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, flanked by (from left to right) his daughter Allison, wife Mary Ellen, PhD, and daughter Rachel.

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AAMC Establishes New Fee Structure for 2025 ERAS Residency Application Season

The AAMC announced it is establishing a new, simplified fee structure for the 2025 ERAS residency season.

Jan. 10, 2024

Medical residents using electronic devices.

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More than 6,500 Medical Residency and Fellowship Programs Benefit From AAMC-Thalamus Collaboration in 2023-2024

More than 6,500 residency and fellowship programs have opted to use the Thalamus platform as part of the collaboration with the AAMC ERAS.

Dec. 5, 2023

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AAMC Fee Assistance Program Expanding with 60% ERAS Application Discount

The AAMC announced that in 2024, it will extend our Fee Assistance Program to residency applicants using the Electronic Residency Application Service®.

Nov. 5, 2023

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Celebrating a distinguished career in scientific research and medicine

The AAMC’s chief scientific officer, Ross McKinney Jr., MD, reflects on four decades in academic medicine and the challenges ahead.

Oct. 31, 2023

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AAMC, Thalamus Announce New Collaboration to Improve Transition to Residency 

The AAMC and Thalamus announced a strategic collaboration to ease the transition to residency for medical students, medical schools, and residency programs.