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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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AAMC Files Amicus Brief on NIH Grant Terminations

The AAMC leads national education organizations in filing an amicus brief with the First Circuit.

  • Nov. 20, 2025
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ACE Comments on NDAA FY26 Research Provisions

AAMC joins 18 higher education entities supporting research provisions and opposing restrictions to international research partnerships in FY26 Defense Bill.

  • Nov. 18, 2025
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Group Letter in Support of FY26 NDAA Provisions to Support the Military Medical Workforce

The AAMC joined a community letter urging members of HASC and SASC to include provisions supportive of the military medical workforce.

  • Nov. 5, 2025
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AAMC, 450 Groups Urge Congress to Extend Telehealth Waivers

The AAMC joined 450 organizations urging Congress to act quickly on a long-term fix to restore and protect Medicare telehealth access.

  • Nov. 4, 2025
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CDC Coalition FY2026 Conference Letter

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

  • Oct. 30, 2025
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