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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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Stakeholder Letter to House Appropriators Urging Continued Investments in Animal Research

The AAMC joined nearly 50 stakeholders in a letter to House Appropriations Committee leaders outlining the importance of large animal research

  • June 13, 2022
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AAMC Comments on RFI to Implement HITECH Act Provisions

The AAMC commented June 6 to the HHS Office for Civil Rights on cybersecurity practices and distributing penalties and settlements.

  • June 10, 2022
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House Passes FDA User Fee Package, Awaits Senate Action

On June 8, the House of Representatives passed its chamber’s FDA user fee agreement package, including provisions to diversify clinical trials.

  • June 10, 2022
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AAMC Leads GME Day of Action

The AAMC hosted a Day of Action on June 7 to urge Congress to expand Medicare support for graduate medical education (GME).

  • June 10, 2022
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House Holds Special Order Hour Commemorating the 340B Drug Pricing Program

On June 7, the House of Representatives held a special order commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

  • June 10, 2022
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