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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 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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MACPAC Discusses Recent Final Rules and Hospital Payment Index

MACPAC met on Sept. 19 and 20 to discuss recently finalized rules and themes from the Hospital Payment Index Technical Expert Panel.

Sept. 20, 2024

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House Committee Passes Telehealth Waiver Extension Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation on Sept. 18 to extend COVID-19-era telehealth waivers.

Sept. 20, 2024

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AAMC Joins Letter Advocating for PSLF and IDR Credits for SAVE Enrollees in Forbearance

AAMC joined a group letter encouraging Department of Education to provide PSLF and IDR credits for SAVE enrollees in forbearance.

Sept. 20, 2024

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AAMC-Supported House Resolution Designates Medical Research Week, Honors Efforts

On Sept. 18, the AAMC expressed its support for a congressional resolution deeming Sept. 16-20 Medical Research Week.

Sept. 20, 2024

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AAMC and Medical School Deans Visit Capitol Hill

Medical school deans met with lawmakers and staff on Sept. 19 to advocate for AAMC academic medicine priorities, in tandem with the CHCI Leadership Conference.