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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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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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HHS Finalizes Rule Reversal for Title X Family Planning Services

The HHS revised its 2019 rule by readopting regulations from 2000 with modification to ensure access to equitable, affordable services under Title X.

  • Oct. 8, 2021
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AAMC Joins Letter Supporting Preservation of Medical Workforce in FY 2022 Defense Bill

The AAMC joined a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees in support of a provision to protect military medical billets in the FY 2022 NDAA.

  • Oct. 8, 2021
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Department of Education Announces Improvements to the PSLF Program

On Oct. 6, the Dept. of Education announced executive actions to improve PSLF with the intention of easing the approval and application process for borrowers.

  • Oct. 8, 2021
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House Committee Holds Hearing on Balancing Open Science and Research Security

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held an Oct. 5 hearing, “Balancing Open Science and Security in the U.S. Research Enterprise.”

  • Oct. 8, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
Group Letter in Support of FY22 NDAA Provision to Preserve the Military Medical Workforce

The AAMC joined an Oct. 5 sign on letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committees urging inclusion of a provision to preserve the military medical workforc

  • Oct. 6, 2021
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