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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
AAMC Submits Joint Comment Letter to NIH on Allowable Publication Costs

The AAMC submitted joint comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on a proposal to limit allowable publication costs in NIH grants.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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AAMC Joins Letter in Support of SBIR and STTR Reauthorization

The AAMC joined a letter calling on Congress to reauthorize tech transfer programs.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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AAMC Submits Statement for Oversight Hearing on Hospital Tax-Exempt Status

The AAMC advocated for the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals in a Sept. 16 statement to the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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AAMC Issues Statement on Medical Research Week Resolution

Lawmakers introduced a resolution on Sept. 15 designating Medical Research Week, supporting NIH.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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AAMC, Medical School Deans Visit Capitol Hill to Elevate Health Professions Priorities

The AAMC and medical school deans met with policymakers to urge support for academic medicine priorities ahead of attending the 2025 CHCI Annual Awards Gala.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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