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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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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

The young adult male sits on the hospital room couch to talk with the hospital insurance specialist to update medical information.

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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

Greylag geese and cattle in a meadow, Foehr, North Frisian Island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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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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AAMC Statement on President-elect Biden’s White House Science Team

The AAMC issued a statement commending the announcement of the Biden administration's science team.

Jan. 15, 2021

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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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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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That’s enough: Supreme Court appears poised to resolve validity of ACA and ‘move on’

Learn, Serve, Lead panelists say comments by justices show a desire to end existential challenges, one way or another. Can they cite ‘judicial exhaustion’?

Nov. 19, 2020

Exterior of Supreme Court of the United States on First Street in Washington DC, USA with statue by James Earle Fraser titled Authority of Law (1935)

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Anthony Fauci, MD, sees a return to “a considerable degree of normality” by fall 2021

The acclaimed infectious disease doctor shared news about the vaccines in development but cautioned against abandoning public health measures.

Nov. 16, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks on a computer screen during Learn Serve Lead 2020.

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AAMC Statement on Department of Justice Lawsuit Challenging Yale University Admissions

The AAMC issued this statement on the Department of Justice lawsuit challenging Yale University’s undergraduate admissions process.

Oct. 9, 2020

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AAMC Statement in Support of Anthony Fauci, MD

The AAMC issued the following statement in support of Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

July 13, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA

The AAMC issued this statement on the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision that the Administration did not provide adequate justification for terminating DACA.