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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 Comments on NIDA’s Racial Equity Initiative Action Plan

AAMC comments on the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse Racial Equity Initiative Action Plan

  • June 16, 2022
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Joint Statement on 340B Supreme Court Decision from AAMC, AHA, and America's Essential Hospitals

On 6/15, the AAMC signed onto a joint statement applauding the SCOTUS decision that HHS outpatient payment cuts to hospitals in the 340B Program were unlawful.

  • June 15, 2022
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Hospital Group Letter of Support for SAVE Act

The AAMC joined a group representing America's hospitals and health systems in submitting comments in support of the SAVE Act

  • June 14, 2022
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Updated Stakeholder Letter to HELP Committee Expressing Concerns with the VALID Act of 2022

The AAMC was one of 100 stakeholders that signed a letter to Senate HELP leaders expressing concern with the VALID Act and its proposal for FDA regulations

  • June 13, 2022
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AAMC Comments on FDA Draft Guidance to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

The AAMC submitted comments to the FDA on the Draft Guidance on Diversity Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations

  • June 13, 2022
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