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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 Medical School Curriculum

The AAMC issued a statement on the development of medical school curriculum.

  • March 18, 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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Had COVID recently? Here’s what to know about how long immunity lasts, long COVID, and more

Four years after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, experts know a lot about mutating strains, vaccine effectiveness, long COVID, and other common questions.

  • Feb. 7, 2024
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Top 10 academic medicine stories of 2023

Nursing shortages. COVID immunity. Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research. Our annual list of the most-read AAMCNews stories of 2023.

  • Dec. 28, 2023
Top Stories of 2023
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New AAMC Data on Diversity in Medical School Enrollment in 2023

U.S. medical schools enrolled a more diverse first-year class in the 2023-24 academic year, with increases among some groups but declines in others.

  • Dec. 12, 2023
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AAMC Honors Health Care Champions with Inaugural ACE Awards

The AAMC announced the five winners of its inaugural ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

  • Sept. 21, 2023
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AAMC Deeply Disappointed by SCOTUS Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions

The AAMC expressed its deep disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard and v the University of North Carolina

  • June 29, 2023
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The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency could further strain emergency departments

As COVID-19 is declared no longer a public health emergency, millions could lose Medicaid coverage and turn to emergency departments for care.

  • May 9, 2023
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AAMC Statement on Relaunch of Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus

The AAMC issued a statement upon renewal of the charter for the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus by Reps. Greg Murphy, MD, and Kathy Castor.

  • Feb. 1, 2023
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Top 10 academic medicine stories of 2022

Our annual list of the most-read AAMCNews stories of 2022.

  • Dec. 28, 2022
Top Stories of 2022