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Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

June 4, 2024

A pediatrician interacts with a baby at a Mother’s Day event

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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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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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AAMC Statement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

The AAMC issued this statement following the passage of legislation (H.R. 133) that would fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2021.

Dec. 22, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Inclusion of Physician Training Support in Year-End Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the the inclusion of support for expanded Medicare GME positions in the

Dec. 21, 2020

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I’m a medical student tracking the U.S. response to COVID-19 for the WHO. Here’s what I’ve learned.

I’m a medical student tracking the U.S. response to COVID-19 for the WHO and it has taught me the importance of health policy research.

Dec. 1, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) emblem is displayed on its headquarters building in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is collecting information on individual countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic since spring 2020.

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54 million people in America face food insecurity during the pandemic. It could have dire consequences for their health

Health care providers and food policy experts highlight a need for accessible, healthy food to combat poor health in vulnerable populations during the pandemic.