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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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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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AAMC Statement on Health Care Provisions in Congressional Funding Package

The AAMC released a statement in response to passage of the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

  • March 9, 2024
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Medical schools and veterans hospitals: Old friends make new discoveries

Since joining forces to serve wounded WWII soldiers, academic medical centers and veterans hospitals have partnered to produce innovations in health care.

  • Feb. 8, 2023
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AAMC Statement on U.S. District Court Decision on Remedying Delayed Payments to 340B Hospitals

The AAMC released a statement on the U.S. District Court ruling to return a funding dispute back to HHS to remedy delayed payments to 340B hospitals.

  • Jan. 11, 2023
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AAMC Statement on House Committee Passage of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023

AAMC Statement on House Committee Passage of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023

  • July 1, 2022
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Crisis in Ukraine: U.S. doctors, hospitals step up to help

As the humanitarian disaster in Europe rages on, U.S. physicians, hospitals, and medical students provide much-needed expertise, supplies, and hands-on help.

  • April 26, 2022
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Hospital Groups Seek Action on Drug Company Violations of 340B Law

Leaders of six major organizations representing hospitals and pharmacists sent a letter to HHS Sec. Becerra urging him to take action on violations of 340B law.

  • April 20, 2021
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AAMC Statement on Release of President’s Proposal for Topline FY 2022 Discretionary Funding

The AAMC issued the following statement on President Biden's request for fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding.

  • April 9, 2021
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AAMC Statement on Nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator

Statement on the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

  • Feb. 19, 2021
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AAMC Statement on Senate Confirmation of Denis McDonough as VA Secretary

David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on the confirmation of Denis McDonough as the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Feb. 9, 2021
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75-year Partnership Between Veterans Affairs, Academic Medicine Ensures Better Access to Care for Veterans

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement in recognition of the 75th anniversary of academic affiliations with the VA

  • Jan. 29, 2021