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AAMC Reporter: December 2007

In the News

Inaugural Year of Computerized MCAT® Earns a Good Score
Despite early glitches, the computerized exam's first year was deemed an overall success.

Changes Possible for Medical Licensing Exam
Administrators of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), which doctors must pass before practicing medicine in this country, are considering major changes in how the exam's basic science content is delivered.

As Blood Donor Pool Thins, Research and Outreach Become Key
A study led by the University of Minnesota Medical School found that the number of eligible blood donors is lower than previously thought.

New NIH Office Examines Where the Money Goes
The National Institutes of Health's new Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives will hold considerable sway over the future direction of biomedical research.

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In Every Issue

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

A Word from the President
"2007 in Review: The Front Burner Issues"

Viewpoint
"The Outlook for Stem-Cell Research in California and Beyond"
By Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A., Vice Chancellor, Human Health Sciences, University of California, Davis; Dean, University of California, Davis School of Medicine

The Back Page
"Family Physician Moves the Needle"

The Print Issue

Models in Quality: Evidence-based Practice Centers Bridge the Quality Gap
Lessons from the Aloha State
Feds Close Potential Gap in Loan Repayment Rules

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