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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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Bipartisan Lawmakers Release Draft GME Legislation

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Dec. 18 released draft legislation on Medicare-supported GME.

  • Dec. 20, 2024
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Congress Passes NDAA Without Problematic Research Provisions

Congress approved on Dec. 18 a bipartisan compromise of the NDAA that omitted proposed research restrictions from earlier versions.

  • Dec. 20, 2024
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AAMC Joins Nearly 300 Groups in Letter of Support for Telehealth Waivers

The AAMC joined nearly 300 groups in a Dec. 11 letter of support for extending COVID-19 era telehealth waivers.

  • Dec. 20, 2024
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AAMC-Endorsed Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Introduced in House

The AAMC-endorsed Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act was introduced in the House on Dec. 3 by Reps. Jill Tokuda and Carol Miller.

  • Dec. 20, 2024
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Congress Fails to Advance Year-End Packages With Health Extenders

Congress on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19 failed to advance two continuing resolutions to extend federal funding with a number of expiring health provisions.

  • Dec. 20, 2024
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