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AAMC Statement on the Omission of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing…

AAMC is disappointed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee did not include legislation that would reauthorize certain HRSA programs.

  • Sept. 22, 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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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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Testimony & Correspondence
Higher Ed Groups Urge Full Allocation of FY26 Funding

Group letter of over 60 higher education organizations urging Congress to fully fund higher education programs in FY26.

  • Sept. 30, 2025
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AAMC Comments on DHS’s Proposed Repeal of Duration of Status for F, J Visa Holders

Under the proposed rule DHS would allow F, J exchange visitors to stay for a fixed term, not to exceed four years before requiring a visa extension.

  • Sept. 29, 2025
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AAMC Joins Comment Letter Highlighting Concerns with the Proposed Elimination of the Duration of Status Regulation

The AAMC joined a collective comment, expressing concerns with the proposed elimination of the Duration of Status regulation.

  • Sept. 29, 2025
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AAMC Joins Letter Expressing Concerns with the Proposed Elimination of the Duration of Status Regulation

The AAMC signed onto a letter to DHS expressing concerns with the proposed elimination of the Duration of Status regulation

  • Sept. 29, 2025
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