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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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Washington Highlights
House Energy and Commerce Chair Releases Framework for NIH Changes

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) on June 14 released a framework of recommendations for new policies at the NIH.

  • June 21, 2024
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AAMC Comments on Physician Payment Issue Paper

The AAMC commented on an issue paper intended to address the physician payment program.

  • June 21, 2024
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AAMC Responds to Finance Committee GME Working Group Proposal

The AAMC responded on June 21 to a GME proposal from a group of Senate Finance Committee members.

  • June 21, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Response to Senate Finance Committee GME Working Group

The AAMC responded to a GME proposal from a Senate Finance Committee Working Group.

  • June 21, 2024
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AAMC Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors

The AAMC announced the names of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

  • June 20, 2024
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