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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 Responds to AHRQ’s Proposed PCORTF Strategic Framework RFI

The AAMC submitted comments to AHRQ on May 24 about the proposed strategic framework for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund.

  • May 27, 2022
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ARPA-H Established within NIH, Acting Deputy Director Named

The HHS announced the creation of ARPA-H within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and appointment of its acting deputy director on May 25.

  • May 27, 2022
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Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Health Worker Burnout

On May 23, the surgeon general issued a new advisory that underscores the urgent need to support our health workforce and respond to the burnout crisis.

  • May 27, 2022
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AAMC Comments on NIGMS Initiatives to Improve Biomedical Research Training, Career Progression, and the Educational Environment

The AAMC submitted a May 27 letter in response to a NIGMS RFI on Improving Biomedical Research Training, Career Progression, and the Educational Environment

  • May 27, 2022
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AAMC Testimony For the Record on FY 2023 HHS Funding Recommendations to House Appropriations Subcommittee

The AAMC submitted testimony to the House Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee including funding recommendations for Department of HHS programs in FY 2023.

  • May 26, 2022
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