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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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AAMC Statement on Guilty Verdict of Derek Chauvin

The AAMC issued a statement in response to the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.

  • April 20, 2021
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The terrible toll of COVID-19 on people with intellectual disabilities

Patients with intellectual disabilities are six times more likely to die from COVID-19 than other people. An expert weighs in on how we must improve their care.

  • April 20, 2021
Jane Tobias, DNP, RN, MSN, gives a patient a COVID-19 vaccine at an April 3 event in Philadelphia that Jefferson Health designed to meet the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Dollars to doughnuts: Will incentives motivate COVID-19 vaccination?

Freebies and cash can backfire, argues one health promotion expert. But insights from psychology and marketing offer some clever ways to encourage vaccination.

  • April 15, 2021
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Inequity in vaccinations isn’t always about hesitancy, it’s about access

Many Black and Hispanic people struggle to get access to COVID-19 vaccines. Bringing the vaccines to them can help reduce inequity.

  • April 12, 2021
A volunteer for GOTVax, an organization focused on bringing vaccines to hard-hit communities, administers a vaccine to a resident of a Boston Housing Authority building in an under-resourced neighborhood.
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Gender-affirming Health Care for Transgender Youth

The AAMC issued the following statement about the importance of allowing doctors to provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

  • April 9, 2021
Podcast
Challenges in Hospice Care: Connecting With Joseph’s House

Clarence Fluker and Liz Fehrenbach talk about what it means to persevere as the organization attempts to serve its community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • April 5, 2021
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Is it ever okay to jump to the front of the vaccine line? An ethics expert weighs in

Renowned bioethicist Arthur Caplan, PhD, offers advice on how to make the COVID-19 vaccine rollout more equitable, ethical, and trustworthy.

  • March 23, 2021
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AAMC Receives CDC Award to Build Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Move the Nation Forward

The AAMC has announced a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.

  • March 19, 2021
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How we’re failing children of color during COVID-19

Black and Latinx children have seen more illness and death during COVID-19 than other kids. A child psychiatrist describes how to protect their mental health.

  • Feb. 23, 2021
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We need to get more Latinx people vaccinated. Here's how

A history of medical abuse and immigrants' fear of deportation often drive vaccine hesitancy in Latinx communities. An expert weighs in on how to help.

  • Feb. 11, 2021
A Latinx patient receives a vaccine from a provider