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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

  • June 11, 2024

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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AAMC Deeply Disappointed by SCOTUS Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions

The AAMC expressed its deep disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard and v the University of North Carolina

  • June 29, 2023
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Senate Appropriators Approve FY 2024 Allocations, VA Spending Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2024 subcommittee allocations and spending bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • June 23, 2023
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AAMC Joins Letter in Support of Robust NSF Funding in FY 2024 

The AAMC joined Coalition for National Science Foundation members in urging appropriators to provide robust FY 2024 funding for the NSF. 

  • June 23, 2023
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AAMC Releases Statement on Biden’s Intent to Appoint CDC Director

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, issued a statement on the appointment of Mandy Cohen.

  • June 23, 2023
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House Appropriators Approve FY24 Allocations, Advance FY24 VA Spending Bill

The House Appropriations Committee approved its fiscal year (FY) 2024 subcommittee allocations and spending bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

  • June 16, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence
Letter to Senate Appropriators Urging Robust NSF Funding in FY24

The AAMC joined over 140 members of the Coalition for National Science Funding in June 15 letters to Senate appropriators urging increased funding for N

  • June 15, 2023
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Letter to House Appropriators Urging Robust NSF Funding in FY24

The AAMC joined over 140 members of the Coalition for National Science Funding in June 15 letters to House appropriators urging increased funding for N

  • June 15, 2023
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AAMC Statement on Key Federal Funding Priorities 

The AAMC issued a statement on the need to complete fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations in a timely manner.

  • June 7, 2023
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President to Sign Legislation to Avoid Default, Limit Future Spending

The President is expected to sign the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

  • June 2, 2023
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AAMC and AAMC-led Coalitions Submit FY24 Funding Priorities to Senate Appropriators

The AAMC, Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, and the HPNEC submitted outside witness testimony for FY 24 to the Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee.

  • May 19, 2023
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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Advocacy Coalitions

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

We are a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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