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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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to Congressional Leaders on end-of-year Legislative Priorities

The AAMC sent a letter to Congressional leaders highlighting end-of-year legislative priorities for academic medicine.

  • Nov. 12, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Supporting FAFSA Deadline Act (H.R. 8932)

AAMC joins 42 other organizations in support of FAFSA Deadline Act, a bill to codify the annual release of FAFSA to Oct. 1.

  • Nov. 12, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Requesting Clarification on FVT and GE Requirements

The AAMC joined a letter with 45 other organizations requesting additional guidance on Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment reporting requirements.

  • Nov. 12, 2024
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AAMC and Thalamus Expand Strategic Collaboration to offer Technology-Assisted Holistic Application Review Platform

The AAMC and Thalamus announced that Cortex will be provided to all ERAS® medical residency and fellowships programs for the 2026 ERAS season.

  • Nov. 7, 2024
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AAMC Statement on the U.S. Presidential Election

The AAMC issues a press statement on the U.S. presidential election.

  • Nov. 6, 2024
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