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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 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 Urges Support for Health Professions Students and Student Loan Borrowers

The AAMC joined 18 members of the FASHP in a letter urging congress to preserve programs that support health profession students and student loan borrowers.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC, HPNEC Urge Maximum Funding to Support HRSA Workforce

The AAMC-led HPNEC in a March 11 statement urged Congress to provide the maximum investment in HRSA Workforce programs for FY 2025.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC Joins Statement of Support for Physician Payment

The AAMC joined nearly 120 other health care groups calling upon Congress to address the current lapse in Medicare physician payment.

  • March 14, 2025
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Senate Considers CR Extending Government Funding and Health Provisions

The Senate considers a March 11 House-passed continuing resolution extending government funding and several health care provisions through Sept. 30.

  • March 14, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
Group Letter Urging Robust FY26 Funding for NSF

AAMC joins Coalition for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in requesting $9.9 billion for NSF in FY26.

  • March 13, 2025
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