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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-Supported House Resolution Designates Academic Medicine Week, Honors Efforts

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick led a congressional resolution designating June 10-14 Academic Medicine Week to honor the contributions of academic medicine.

  • June 14, 2024
AMC-supported House Resolution Designates Academic Medicine Week, Honors Efforts
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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

  • June 13, 2024
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Response to Senate Finance Committee PFS Paper

The AAMC responded to a Senate Finance Committee physician fee schedule (PFS) paper.

  • June 12, 2024
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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

  • June 11, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on CMS FY 2025 Inpatient Hospital Payment Proposals

The AAMC submitted comments to CMS on the FY 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.

  • June 10, 2024
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