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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the…

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in First Circuit Court of Appeals Opposing NIH Grant Terminations

The AAMC and national education organizations filed an amicus brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals opposing NIH grant terminations.

  • Nov. 21, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 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 amicus brief supporting HHS enforcement of 340B statute

The AAMC and others filed an amicus brief in the 3rd Circuit in support of HHS enforcement actions against drug companies who are withholding 340B discounts.

  • June 28, 2022
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AAMC Center for Health Justice Responds to the NCCIH Request for Information on Determinants of Health

On June 17, the AAMC Center for Health Justice responded to an RFI from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health on determinants of health.

  • June 24, 2022
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

On June 23, the Senate passed legislation to reduce gun violence and invest in mental health.

  • June 24, 2022
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House of Representatives Passes Bills on Mental Health, ARPA-H

On June 22, the House of Representatives passed a bill to support mental health and a bill to authorize ARPA-H.

  • June 24, 2022
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House Subcommittee Approves FY 2023 Labor-HHS Spending Bill

The House appropriations subcommittee approved its FY 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill on June 23.

  • June 24, 2022
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