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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.

Clinical Care

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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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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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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Washington Highlights

AAMC, Others File Amicus Brief Challenging IDR in No Surprises Act

The AAMC filed an amicus brief in federal court to stop implementation of the process to settle payment disputes between providers and insurers.

Dec. 17, 2021

Washington Highlights

FY 2022 NDAA With AAMC-Supported Workforce Provision Sent to President’s Desk

he Senate passed the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, including an AAMC-supported workforce provision, sending it to the president’s desk.

Dec. 17, 2021

Washington Highlights

NIH Advisory Committee Discusses COVID-19, UNITE Initiative in Two-Day Meeting

The NIH Advisory Committee to the Director met on Dec. 9 and 10 to discuss COVID-19, the NIH’s initiative to address structural racism, and other key items.

Dec. 17, 2021

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AAMC Statement Urging Mandatory Vaccinations to Continue in Hospital and Patient Care Settings

On December 15, the AAMC reiterated the importance of maintaining COVID-19 vaccination mandates for health care personnel in hospital and patient care settings.