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AAMC Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on May 12 commemorating the 80th anniversary of the VA-academic medicine partnership

  • May 15, 2026
Advocacy & Policy
How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Biomedical Research
Tracking NIH Funding

Explore NIH grant funding data, including funding trends, funding by IC, new and competing awards, and multiyear funding, updated throughout the fiscal year.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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AAMC Endorses FY27 Funding Recommendations for NIH, AHRQ

The AAMC joined hundreds of organizations urging robust FY27 funding for the NIH and AHRQ.

  • March 6, 2026
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AAMC Member Medical Schools Recognized for Advancing Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a press release following a Depts. of HHS and Education event recognizing efforts to advance nutrition training in medical education.

  • March 5, 2026
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Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research FY27 NIH Recommendation

AAMC joins 552 organizations in support of $51.3 billion for NIH in FY27.

  • March 3, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
ACE Community Letter in Response to RISE NPRM

AAMC joins 41 higher education associations highlighting concerns with implementation of OBBBA student aid changes.

  • March 2, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
FASHP Letter in Response to RISE NPRM

AAMC joins 17 FASHP organizations in support of student aid for health professions students.

  • March 2, 2026
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