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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, Public Health Community Letter Urging Senate Oversight of CDC Leadership Changes

Alongside 63 organizations in the public health community, AAMC joins letter to Senate HELP urging oversight of CDC leadership changes.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC Statement on Full House Committee Markup of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

AAMC appreciates lawmakers' efforts to prioritize medical research and urges the committee to protect public health priorities.

  • Sept. 11, 2025
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AAMC Comments on CY26 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposals

The AAMC submitted comments to CMS on CY26 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposals

  • Sept. 11, 2025
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New ERAS® tools and data promise to improve the residency application process

The AAMC has unveiled new data, tools, and interview support to improve the process for residency and fellowship applicants.

  • Sept. 10, 2025
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AAMC Response to HHS-ED Inquiry on Nutrition Education

AAMC responds to HHS-ED inquiry outlining advancements related to nutrition education in medical school training.

  • Sept. 10, 2025
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