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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

Advocacy & Policy

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.

Advocacy & Policy

Trump Administration Executive Actions

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

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The AAMC works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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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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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

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 Comments on Considerations for Defining “Public Charge”

The AAMC submitted feedback to the Department of Homeland Security on defining public charge to inform future rulemaking.

Oct. 22, 2021

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Washington Highlights

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Authorizing Legislation for President’s ARPA-H Proposal

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the ARPA-H Act on Oct. 15 to authorize the new research initiative.

Oct. 22, 2021

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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Submits Comments on Public Charge ANRPM

AAMC provides feedback to DHS on defining public charge to inform future rulemaking

Oct. 22, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC, Health and Research Groups Urge Congress to Complete FY22 Appropriations

The AAMC joined more than 200 health and research organizations in an Oct. 21 letter to Congressional leaders urging swift passage of FY 2022 spending bills.