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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

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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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9 great books for doctors — or anyone interested in the world of medicine

Take a journey through the body, back in time to the start of nursing, and into the world of gene sequencing all from your couch with this year’s summer reads.

May 25, 2023

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How do we prevent people from dying of treatable cancer?

While cancer mortality declines, racial disparities persist. Advocates say more must be done for equity in cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

May 23, 2023

A woman wearing a head scarf lies on a hospital bed and looks to the side. She is wearing a head scarf and a hospital gown and there is a IV drip next to her.

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TikTok’s Medical Mythbuster on using social media to fight health inequities

Medical student Joel Bervell shares how he got 140 million TikTok views and noticed by Oprah Winfrey — and how providers can become social media influencers.

May 11, 2023

Medical student Joel Bervell during a meeting of the White House Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable in 2022.

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AAMC Statement on Senate Reintroduction of GME Expansion Bill

The AAMC supports the introduction of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, which would expand federal funding for graduate medical education.

April 27, 2023

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AAMC, Thalamus Announce New Collaboration to Improve Transition to Residency 

The AAMC and Thalamus announced a strategic collaboration to ease the transition to residency for medical students, medical schools, and residency programs.

April 27, 2023

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The doctor — and the financial coach – will see you now

Recognizing that poverty can drive poor health and even shorten lifespans, hospitals are offering a range of financial services, from tax prep to budgeting.