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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 Joins Health Groups in Support of Cure Hepatitis C Act

AAMC joins 101 health groups in letter to urging Congress to pass Cure Hepatitis C Act.

  • Sept. 4, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Higher Ed Community in Response to ED OB3 Rulemaking

AAMC joins over 40 higher education associations in letter to the Dept. of Education regarding implementation of Reconciliation legislation.

  • Aug. 28, 2025
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AAMC Letter to Preserve Health Professions Exemption to Loan Limits

Joint letter from AAMC and 40 health and education organizations urging Education Department to protect health professions education exemption.

  • Aug. 28, 2025
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AAMC Honors Recipients of 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education

The AAMC honored the recipients of the 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

  • Aug. 26, 2025
2025 ACE Award recipients: Raul Ruiz, MD, Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, Michellene Davis, Esq., Maria L. Soto-Greene, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, and David Cazares Dorantes.
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Health Professions Community Urging Clarity for OB3 Loan Limits

AAMC joins over 40 health professions organization in letter to the Dept. of Education requesting guidance on loan limits.

  • Aug. 25, 2025
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