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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

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

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

AAMC Action is 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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AAMC Statement on Mass Layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services

The AAMC issued a statement on the commencement of layoffs and reorganization at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • April 2, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Group Letter Outlining Concerns with Tariffs

The AAMC joined a group of health care organizations in an April 1 letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer outlining concerns with tariffs proposed by the Tru

  • April 1, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter of Opposition to H.R. 2314

The AAMC sent a letter of opposition to the original sponsors of the Fair Access in Residency Act (H.R. 2314).

  • March 31, 2025
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Washington Highlights
DEA Delays Final Buprenorphine and VA Rules

The DEA delayed the effective dates for final rules on buprenorphine and VA telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances without an in-person visit.

  • March 28, 2025
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VA Implements Enhanced HPT Background Check Policy

Updates to VA-enhanced security requirements for residents and medical students will create a more time-intensive onboarding process.

  • March 28, 2025
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