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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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President Biden’s OSTP Nominee Approved by Senate Committee

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to send President Biden’s nominee for Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) director to the full Senate.

  • May 21, 2021
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GME Advocacy Coalition Supports GME Inclusion in Infrastructure Package

The GME Advocacy Coalition supported the inclusion of GME slots in upcoming infrastructure package in a letter to President Biden and congressional leaders.

  • May 21, 2021
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Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2021 Introduced in House

Reps. Brad Schneider, David McKinley, and Annie Kuster introduced the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2021 in the House on May 20.

  • May 21, 2021
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Coalitions Deliver Infrastructure Recommendations to Congressional Leadership

The AAMC joined two coalitions in submitting recommendations to Congress for upcoming infrastructure and economic recovery legislation.

  • May 21, 2021
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HRSA Announces Drug Manufacturers in Direct Violation of 340B Statute

HRSA announced it sent letters ordering six drug manufacturers to immediately resume providing 340B discounts for drugs dispensed at contract pharmacies.

  • May 21, 2021
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