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My Story Matters: Diversity Impacts Health Care

In this video series, medical students and physicians share how their backgrounds and life experiences inspired their career choice.

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AAMC Center for Health Justice
Surveying U.S. Adults’ Perspectives on Reparations

The AAMC Center for Health Justice surveyed 10K+ adults to gauge levels of support for reparations policies that would have a positive racial justice impact.

  • April 17, 2024
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News
Do seasonal allergies seem to be getting worse? Blame climate change

How warmer temperatures and ‘botanical sexism’ are exacerbating seasonal allergies and what allergists recommend to minimize the health effects.

  • April 9, 2024
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Press Release
Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, Named AAMC Chief Scientific Officer

The AAMC names Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH as its next chief scientific officer effective July 16.

  • April 1, 2024
Beyond the White Coat with David J. Skorton

Beyond the White Coat Podcast

“Beyond the White Coat” convenes authentic conversations between members of the academic medical community, AAMC leaders, and other health professionals on timely issues.

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A Healthier Future for All: The AAMC Strategic Plan

The AAMC's strategic plan takes a clear-eyed perspective of the environment, defines priorities, sets common goals, establishes agreement around intended outcomes, and charts an effective course for the future.

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AAMC Research and Action Institute

The Institute brings together leaders and experts to tackle complex health policy issues and develop straightforward solutions to improve health.

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AAMC Center for Health Justice

The Center sparks community-centered, multi-sector research, collaboration, and action to make the case for policies and practices that ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive.