AAMC Statement on Sen. Edward Kennedy

Sen. Ted Kennedy tries on his "white coat" during a 2003 Capitol Hill ceremony where he received the "Champion of Medical Education" award from AAMC's Project Medical Education program.

Washington, D.C., August 26, 2009—AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., issued the following statement today on the passing of Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.):

"Sen. Edward Kennedy was an extraordinary legislator whose commitment to the nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals was unflagging throughout his long and distinguished career.

"His leadership on issues such as Medicare funding for teaching hospitals and physicians, financial assistance for students of all economic levels, and support for Title VII health professions and the National Institutes of Health was exemplary.

"Sen. Kennedy was not only a vocal champion, he was a passionate and articulate partner, and the entire academic medicine community deeply mourns his passing."

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