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AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the…

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 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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Rethinking Rural Health - Executive Summary

The AAMC Research and Action Institute defines challenges faced in rural communities and reviews policy efforts and opportunities to improve rural health care.

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Reconciliation Proposals Vs Current Law Comparison Table

A summary of select student financial aid House and Senate reconciliation provisions of interest to academic medicine.

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Academic Medicine Advocacy Guide 2025

This resource is designed to help faculty, learners, and institutional leaders engage effectively with policymakers on key issues.

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GME Fact Sheet - Puerto Rico

Information detailing Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) for Puerto Rico.

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

Learn more about how AAMC-supported policies protect patients’ access to health care.

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