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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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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Outlines Advocacy Recommendations to Address the Maternal Health Crisis

This agenda outlines the AAMC’s recommendations to prevent maternal injury and death and promote equal access to health care.

  • April 23, 2024
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House Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing on FY 2025 VA Budget Proposal

Secretary McDonough Testifies in House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on FY 2025 VA Budget proposal.

  • April 19, 2024
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Senate Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing on FY 2025 HHS Budget Proposal

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera testified in an April 16 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the FY 2025 HHS budget proposal.

  • April 19, 2024
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HHS Secretary Becerra Testifies on FY 2025 Budget Request

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra testified April 17 before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee about the FY 2025 HHS budget request.

  • April 19, 2024
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Cybersecurity

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held an April 17 hearing on cybersecurity.

  • April 19, 2024
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