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AAMC Issues Call to Action to Strengthen Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a call to action for U.S. medical schools and academic health systems to strengthen nutrition education.

Nov. 6, 2025

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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

Sept. 18, 2025

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AAMC Memo on Effects of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Information and resources on anticipated effects of the shutdown on federal agencies and programs of importance to AAMC member institutions.

Oct. 1, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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AAMC Comments to DOJ on Proposed Rule Regarding Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

The AAMC submitted comments to the DoJ on proposed restrictions to the sharing and transfer of bulk sensitive personal data, including human genomic data.

Dec. 6, 2024

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AAMC Joins Letter Advocating for Charitable Giving Tax Incentives

The AAMC joined a letter urging Congress to permanently enact a charitable deduction for non-itemizers to incentivize charitable giving.

Dec. 6, 2024

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AAMC Joins Dr. Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act Letter of Support

The AAMC joined a letter urging the reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act before the end of the 118th Congress.

Dec. 6, 2024

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AAMC Joins Letter Opposing Restrictions on Research in Federal Spending Bills

The AAMC joined a Dec. 4 letter opposing restrictions to research categorized as “gain-of-function.”

Dec. 6, 2024

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AAMC Joins Letter Urging Robust Investment in Advanced Molecular Detection

The AAMC joined a Dec. 4 letter urging strong investment in the Advanced Molecular Detection program at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.