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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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Statement on Improving Health Through DEI

The AAMC and other health care and medical associations made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, to help improve our nation’s health.

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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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Unconscious Bias
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a June 12 letter in response to a NIH RFI on Improving NRSA fellowship

  • June 12, 2023
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On June 16, The AAMC commented on the National Institute on Drug Abuse Racial Equity Initiative Action Plan.

  • June 24, 2022
Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC comments on the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse Racial Equity Initiative Action Plan

  • June 16, 2022
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The AAMC joined more than 90 higher education groups in a March 3 statement regarding the importance of preserving free and open academic inquiry on campus.

  • March 11, 2022
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Washington Highlights

In response to a request for information, the AAMC submitted comments to guide the OSTP and the NSF to develop a shared, national AI infrastructure.

  • Sept. 10, 2021
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AAMC Center for Health Justice supports the OMB’s request for input to advance equity across government agencies.

  • July 9, 2021
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The NIH Council of Councils that oversees the NIH Common Fund discussed addressing racism in research and other initiatives on May 20-21.

  • May 28, 2021
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Washington Highlights

The NIH Director’s Advisory Committee met to approve development of an artificial intelligence and machine learning research program

  • May 14, 2021
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Washington Highlights

NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, has launched an initiative called UNITE to address structural racism in the biomedical research community.

  • March 5, 2021
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Press Release

The AAMC issued this statement in response to the Administration's executive order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.

  • Sept. 24, 2020
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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

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

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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