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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 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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