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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 Submits Letter to FDA on Race and Ethnicity in Clinical Trials

The AAMC and AAMC Center for Health Justice submitted a letter to the FDA in response to draft guidance on collecting race and ethnicity data in clinical trials

May 3, 2024

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AAMC Data Snapshot Examines Market Consolidation of Health Systems and Insurers

The AAMC’s newest data snapshot compares the market share of providers and insurers to show the implications of consolidation across these two industries.

May 3, 2024

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AAMC Signs Community Letter to CMS on ACO Policies for Anomalous Spending

The AAMC signed community letter to recommend policy solutions to the CMS where ACOs identify anomalous DME spending in the Medicare program.

May 3, 2024

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AAMC-Endorsed Resolution Supporting DEI Programs in Medical Schools Introduced

Reps. Beatty and Castor introduced H. Res. 1180, to recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical schools.

May 3, 2024

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AAMC Submits Statement for the Record Ahead of Senate HELP Committee Hearing on Workforce and Maternal Health

On May 2, the AAMC submitted a statement for the record ahead of a Senate HELP Committee hearing on health care workforce diversity and maternal health.