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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 Subcommittee Advances Telehealth, Hospital at Home Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health marked up and advanced several pieces of health care legislation on May 16.

  • May 17, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter of Support for Rural Physician Training

The AAMC joined other provider groups in a May 14 letter of support for the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024.

  • May 17, 2024
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AAMC-Supported Senate Letter Calls for Strong Commitment to NIH Funding

Lawmakers submitted a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting they maintain a strong commitment to funding for the NIH in FY 2025.

  • May 17, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
The AAMC Responds to CMS Request for Information on Data in Medicare Advantage

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to a request for information focused data in Medicare Advantage plans.

  • May 17, 2024
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AAMC Public Comment Applauding Department of Education Proposed Federal Loan Relief Program

AAMC applauds Department of Education proposed rule that would support medical student borrowers engaged in Federal student loan repayment.

  • May 17, 2024
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