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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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Testimony & Correspondence
Ad Hoc Group letter to budget conferees

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research letter to budget conferees urging adoption of Moran amendment to create a deficit neutral reserve fund to support medical rese

  • April 17, 2015
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Appropriators Voice Concerns About Funding for Ebola Providers and Researchers

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) April 15 held a hearing to discuss the $5.4 bi

  • April 17, 2015
Testimony & Correspondence
FY 16 Ad Hoc Group Senate LHHS Testimony

The AAMC-led Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research April 3 submitted a written statement for the record to the Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee regardin

  • April 3, 2015
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AAMC Submits FY 2016 Funding Recommendations to Senate Appropriators

The AAMC submitted a written statement recommending funding for federal priorities.

  • April 3, 2015
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NIH Requests Input on Funding, Strategies to Improve Sustainability of Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) April 2 released a request for information (RFI) on optimizing funding policies and “other strategies to improve the imp

  • April 3, 2015
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NIH Forms Working Group on the Precision Medicine Initiative

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) March 30 announced the formation of a Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the Director on the Precision Medicine

  • April 3, 2015
Testimony & Correspondence
Senate "Dear Colleague" Letter on NIH Funding in FY 2016

A total of 54 senators, including 12 Republicans, signed a March 27 letter requesting the chairs and ranking members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and

  • March 27, 2015
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House and Senate Letters Support NIH Funding

A total of 169 House members, including 29 Republicans, signed a March 25 letter supporting increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in fis

  • March 27, 2015
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HELP Committee Explores Barriers to Advancing Treatments and Cures

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee March 24 held a hearing titled, “Continuing America’s Leadership: Advancing Research and Devel

  • March 27, 2015
Testimony & Correspondence
House “Dear Colleague” letter on NIH funding

A total of 169 Members of the House of Representatives signed a letter in support of “at least $32 billion” for the NIH budget in FY 2016.

  • March 25, 2015
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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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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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