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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

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GME - Graduate Medical Education
Washington Highlights

The Senate Finance Committee held a March 14 hearing on President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services (HHS) budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2025.

  • March 15, 2024
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The AAMC joined over 40 members of the GME Advocacy Coalition in a March 13 sign-on letter of support for the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act.

  • March 15, 2024
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The COGME’s 25th report to Congress will focus on team-based care and interprofessional training.

  • March 8, 2024
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Advocacy & Policy

This one-pager explains the graduate medical education (GME) program and how it works to offer physicians hands-on training after medical school.

  • Jan. 25, 2024
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Advocacy & Policy

This document highlights key policy priorities for the AAMC in the areas of medical education, patient care, research, and community collaboration

  • Jan. 25, 2024
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Washington Highlights

Section 126 of the CAA, 2021 provides for 1,000 new Medicare-supported GME positions, distributed at 200 per year. Awards will be effective as of July 1, 2025.

  • Jan. 12, 2024
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Press Release

The AAMC announced it is establishing a new, simplified fee structure for the 2025 ERAS residency season.

  • Jan. 10, 2024
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the next round of RRPD grants, with applications closing Feb. 12, 2024.

  • Dec. 1, 2023
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the final rule for the Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency (PPGMER) on November 10

  • Nov. 17, 2023
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The CMS announced on November 15, the 200 slots for Round 2 awards for Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 distributions

  • Nov. 17, 2023
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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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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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