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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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Washington Highlights
AAMC Sponsors 2nd Annual Women in Government Relations Maternal Health Convening

The AAMC sponsored and hosted WGR’s 2nd annual maternal health convening on Oct. 23, featuring New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy.

  • Oct. 25, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter of Support for Closing Substance Use Care Gap Act

AAMC endorses bill to reauthorize the SAMHSA grant program.

  • Oct. 21, 2024
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AAMC Responds to CMS IPPS RFI on Program Newness

The AAMC provided additional comments in response to an RFI published in the FY 2025 IPPS final rule.

  • Oct. 18, 2024
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EMTALA in Idaho Abortion Case

The AAMC joined an amicus brief urging 9th Circuit’s affirmance of a preliminary injunction against an Idaho abortion based on EMTALA.

  • Oct. 18, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter in Urging Tax-Exempt Status for Higher Education Institutions

The AAMC joined a letter with other members of the higher education community to Republican Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams.

  • Oct. 18, 2024
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