Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers
Every community nationwide relies on medical schools and teaching hospitals to prepare future physicians and researchers who will serve all patients. Our goal is to champion an environment in which the highest quality care and medical discovery can flourish.
The AAMC Urges Congress To:
Ensure that medical expertise guides medical care by preventing government and political interference in the medical education curriculum.
Preserve critical student financial aid programs that encourage health care providers to pursue careers benefitting communities in need — including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in its current state, the ability for medical students to borrow up to the cost of attendance in federal loan programs such as Direct PLUS (Grad PLUS), the elimination of loan origination fees and all instances of interest capitalization, and parity between undergraduate and graduate professional repayment plans.
The AAMC and higher education organizations respond to the Department of Education’s proposed changes to PSLF eligibility and employer definitions.
- Sept. 19, 2025
The AAMC highlighted activities to enhance medical education related to nutrition in a Sept. 10 response to HHS and ED.
- Sept. 12, 2025
The AAMC joined groups in urging the Department of Education to protect loan limit exemptions and support borrowers in the health care workforce.
- Sept. 5, 2025
AAMC joins over 40 higher education associations in letter to the Dept. of Education regarding implementation of Reconciliation legislation.
- Aug. 28, 2025
Joint letter from AAMC and 40 health and education organizations urging Education Department to protect health professions education exemption.
- Aug. 28, 2025
This resource explains how investing in medical education through Grad PLUS loans strengthens the health services workforce.