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AAMC Issues Call to Action to Strengthen Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a call to action for U.S. medical schools and academic health systems to strengthen nutrition education.

  • Nov. 6, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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AAMC Memo on Effects of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Information and resources on anticipated effects of the shutdown on federal agencies and programs of importance to AAMC member institutions.

  • Oct. 1, 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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Senate Weighs FDA Reforms, Innovation to Keep U.S. Edge in Global Biotech Race

The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing to discuss reforms necessary to preserve U.S. biotech leadership amid rising global competition.

  • Oct. 31, 2025
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AAMC, Higher Ed Groups Urge Safeguards for AI Use in Higher Education

The AAMC and higher education groups commended federal AI innovation but urged human oversight and strong privacy protections for colleges and universities.

  • Oct. 31, 2025
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AAMC Joins Letter Urging Health Professions Education Exemption from H-1B Visa Fee

In a FASHP letter, the AAMC urged the DHS to exempt health professional educators from the new $100,000 H-1B visa application fee.

  • Oct. 31, 2025
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AAMC Joins CDC Coalition on FY26 Funding Recommendation

The AAMC joined a letter rejecting cuts to the Centers for Disease Control in FY 2026 and urging positive funding increases.

  • Oct. 31, 2025
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AAMC-convened Coalition Urges NIH Funding Growth

The AAMC-convened Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research urged NIH funding growth in an Oct. 27 letter.

  • Oct. 31, 2025
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