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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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Comments to DOJ on Proposed Regulations on Data Access

AAMC submitted comments to the Dept. of Justice regarding access to bulk sensitive personal data by countries of concern.

  • April 19, 2024
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AAMC Supports Legislation Protecting 340B Contract Pharmacy Arrangements

The AAMC submitted a letter in support of the 340B PATIENTS Act, which would clarify 340B covered entities’ ability to use contract pharmacy arrangements to dis

  • April 16, 2024
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AAMC submits letter to CMS regarding New Research Data Request and Access Policies

AAMC urges CMS to withdraw new policy on research data and access requests.

  • April 16, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Requesting Robust FY25 Funding for CDC Advanced Molecular Detection Program

AAMC joins 23 organizations requesting at least $175M for the Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • April 15, 2024
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AAMC Comments to CMS on Accrediting Organization Oversight

On April 15, the AAMC submitted comments to CMS on accrediting organization oversight and conflicts of interest.

  • April 15, 2024
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