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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

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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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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 Responds to PCORI RFI about the Science of Engagement Funding Initiative

The AAMC submitted comments on Nov. 19 to PCORI regarding a potential new funding initiative to inform the science of engagement.

Nov. 19, 2021

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Congress in Stalemate on FY22, Ad Hoc Group Urges Swift Passage of Funding for NIH

House Democrats urged Republicans to negotiate on FY 2022 spending and the Ad Hoc Group sent a Nov. 15 letter urging swift passage of NIH funding.

Nov. 19, 2021

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Well-Being Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act on Nov. 17, among other health bills.

Nov. 19, 2021

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Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Releases Final Report

The Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force published final recommendations and implementation plan, which were delivered to the White House on Nov. 10.