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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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Senate Committee Advances Risky Research Review Act

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced the Risky Research Review Act along a bipartisan vote.

  • Sept. 27, 2024
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White House Announces Executive Actions Enhancing Gun Violence Prevention

The White House announced Sept. 26 executive actions through several federal agencies intended to enhance gun violence prevention.

  • Sept. 27, 2024
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President Signs Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Through Dec. 20

President Joe Biden on Sept. 26 signed a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 20.

  • Sept. 27, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on FDA’s Draft Guidance on Diversity Action Plans

The AAMC submitted comments on the FDA’s draft guidance regarding the format and content of Diversity Action Plans.

  • Sept. 26, 2024
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Department of Education Further Extends FVT/GE Reporting Deadline to January 2025

The Department of Education extended Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment regulatory reporting requirements once again until Jan. 15, 2024

  • Sept. 20, 2024
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