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Advocacy & Policy

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 Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Awards

The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress for their excellence in Champion of Academic Medicine Awards.

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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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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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FDA - Food & Drug Administration
Washington Highlights

The AAMC filed a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting the FDA in a case to decide whether a lower court may invalidate the agency’s approval of mifepristone.

  • Feb. 2, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the petitioners in the case of FDA v the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

  • Jan. 30, 2024
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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a June 13 hearing on various public health legislation, including PAHPA.

  • June 16, 2023
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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a May 11 hearing on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.

  • May 12, 2023
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On May 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released final recommendations for assessing blood donor eligibility.

  • May 12, 2023
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On May 4, the Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.

  • May 5, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC issued a statement supporting the authority of the FDA after a Texas district court ruled against FDA approval of mifepristone.

  • April 12, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC responded to the FDA’s draft guidance removing some restrictions on blood donation to limit HIV infection risk

  • April 7, 2023
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The AAMC submitted a Sept. 27 letter to the FDA in response to the agency’s request for comments on its draft guidance for patient-focused drug development.

  • Sept. 30, 2022
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to the FDA on the agency's third patient focused drug development draft guidance.

  • Sept. 27, 2022
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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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Advocacy Coalitions

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.

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

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.

The 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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