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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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AAMC Action is a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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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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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

The AAMC released a statement on Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson women’s health organization on June 24.

  • June 24, 2022
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AAMC Comments on NIDA Racial Equity Initiative Action Plan

On June 16, The AAMC commented on the National Institute on Drug Abuse Racial Equity Initiative Action Plan.

  • June 24, 2022
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AAMC Submits Comments on FDA Efforts to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials

On June 13, The AAMC responded to the FDA’s draft guidance on improving racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials.

  • June 24, 2022
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