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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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New Initiative: Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM

Leading academic and professional societies have announced their launch of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM.

Feb. 14, 2019

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Our top 10 news stories of 2018

From new research on the doctor shortage to insights into how to apply to residency, here are the top AAMCNews stories of 2018.

Dec. 25, 2018

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AAMC Statement on Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

Darrell G. Kirch issued the following statement regarding the 2019 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Payment Systems (OPPS) final rule.

Nov. 2, 2018

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Atlantic Festival spotlights AAMC leaders, key issues in academic medicine

The three-day event in Washington, D.C., featured AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch, MD, and Executive Vice President Atul Grover, MD, PhD.

Oct. 5, 2018

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AAMC Statement on Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Package

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding Senate passage of the conference agreement on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations.

Sept. 18, 2018

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Don’t touch that lettuce: Battling a foodborne illness outbreak

Each year, foodborne illnesses sicken roughly 48 million people. A new online module teaches health professions students how to help handle an outbreak.

Aug. 21, 2018

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Open wide: Medical education with real teeth

Untreated oral health issues can wreak havoc on health and well-being, yet medical schools have historically taught little about them. Now, some leaders are det

July 3, 2018

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AAMC Statement on Draft House Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

AAMC statement on the draft FY 2019 spending bill of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.