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AAMC Reporter: September 2008

In the News

Stem Cell Research at Issue in November
Ballot initiatives in Michigan and Colorado could, for very different reasons, affect the future direction of controversial embryonic stem cell research.

Federal Proposals Could Affect Testing, Fraud Lawsuits
Two separate federal proposals currently under consideration could weaken the integrity of standardized tests such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and make it easier to sue large organizations that receive government grants.

Open for Business: Health Systems Explore Retail Clinics
Despite a recent slowdown, retail clinics are an enticing, if controversial, option to some academic medical centers.

On the Borderline: Teaching Hospitals, Medical Schools Work with Immigrant Populations
As the national immigrant debate continues, teaching hospital and medical schools are helping to provide a safety net for indigent and vulnerable groups along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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In Every Issue

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D.

A Word from the President
"Institutional Conflicts of Interest: The Continuing Challenge"

Viewpoint
"Averting a Gathering Storm: Research Education Back Stage in Medical Schools"
By E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor, and Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Howard Houghton, M.D. (center) hiking with friends

The Back Page
An Eye for Invention

The Print Issue

Loan Forgiveness Programs Gain Favor in Fight Against Debt
GME Innovations: In Redesigned Programs, Residents Prioritize Patients' Needs
Conroy Named Chief Health Care Officer
Research InRoads
In Brief

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The AAMC Reporter (ISSN 1544-0540), the association's flagship news publication, covers major programs and initiatives at the AAMC and member institutions, as well as the broader issues that affect the academic medical community. Each month, the AAMC Reporter informs the academic medicine community with articles on conferences and meetings addressing critical issues; enlightens with timely features on topics as diverse as medical student community service, women's health education, and affirmative action; notifies constituents of upcoming AAMC events; and alerts readers to future shifts in the ever-changing medical education and health care environments through analytical articles written by experts in the field. Subscribe now.