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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024
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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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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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AAMC Joins Biden Administration Pledge to Decarbonize Health Care Sector

The AAMC joins Biden administration pledge to decarbonize the health care sector, committing to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

  • June 30, 2022
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How the repeal of Roe v. Wade will affect training in abortion and reproductive health

The Dobbs decision will make it harder for future doctors to learn to perform abortions — and will affect other forms of training like miscarriage management.

  • June 24, 2022
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Joint Statement on 340B Supreme Court Decision from AAMC, AHA, and America's Essential Hospitals

On 6/15, the AAMC signed onto a joint statement applauding the SCOTUS decision that HHS outpatient payment cuts to hospitals in the 340B Program were unlawful.

  • June 15, 2022
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AAMC Reaffirms Statement on the Patient-Physician Relationship and Reproductive Health Care

On May 6, 2022, the AAMC reaffirmed its commitment to the physician-patient relationship and access to safe and effective reproductive health care.

  • May 6, 2022
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Shame on us for shaming people with excess weight

It’s time for medicine to stop stigmatizing people with obesity and to provide compassionate care to people of all sizes, one expert argues.

  • March 29, 2022
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AAMC Statement on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal

On March 28, the AAMC issued a statement in response to President Biden’s FY 2023 budget request for NIH, CDC, HRSA, CMS, and other federal agencies.

  • March 28, 2022
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First-generation medical students and The Match®

Medical students who were the first in their families to graduate from college look forward to finding out where they will match for residency training.

  • March 17, 2022
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AAMC Statement on Omnibus Legislation for Fiscal Year 2022

On March 9, the AAMC issued a statement supporting proposed FY22 omnibus legislation that if enacted would increasing funding for key agencies within HHS.

  • March 9, 2022
U.S. Capitol
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Is there a doctor in the House — or Senate? Medical trainees learn to advocate

Medical trainees increasingly think policy issues are as much their domain as prescription pads and stethoscopes. Here’s how they’re learning to be advocates.

  • March 9, 2022
Boston University School of Medicine students prepare to meet with legislators at the Massachusetts State House in 2019.