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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
ED Proposed Rule Limits PSLF Eligibility, Qualifying Employers

The U.S. Department of Education issued proposed regulations regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and new definitions for qualifying employers.

  • Aug. 22, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Public Comment in Response to Implementation of Student Aid Provisions of OBBBA

AAMC submits comments to Department of Education in response to negotiated rulemaking sessions implementing student aid polices.

  • Aug. 22, 2025
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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing NIH Grant Terminations to Proceed

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision permitting the termination of NIH grants.

  • Aug. 21, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Leads Sign-on Letter Urging Reauthorization of the Title VII and VIII Programs

The AAMC led a community sign-on letter to House E&C and Senate HELP leadership in support of reauthorization of the HRSA Title VII and VIII programs.

  • Aug. 19, 2025
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AAMC Joins Hospital Groups Urging Extended Timeline for 340B Rebate Pilot Program

The AAMC joined the hospital community in a group letter urging HRSA to extend the implementation timeline for their 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.

  • Aug. 14, 2025
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