Government Relations Representatives (GRR)
The Government Relations Representatives (GRR) group advances nonpartisan advocacy for academic medicine by providing a forum for federal relations staff at medical schools, teaching hospitals, and health systems to consult with AAMC staff on evolving federal legislative and regulatory issues, initiatives, and strategies.
Spotlight
The AAMC is pleased Congress passed its fiscal year 2024 spending package preserving funding for critical health care programs integral to academic medicine.
- March 25, 2024
Statement from AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, in response to the proposal.
- March 11, 2024
The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress as recipients of the 2024 AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award.
- March 5, 2024
Washington Highlights Newsletter
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GRR Member Directory
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Resources
Press Releases and Statements
AAMC news and press statements on important advocacy and policy issues.
Testimony & Correspondence
Congressional testimony, letters to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, and comment letters on policy issues and federal regulations.
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Project Medical Education
Project Medical Education (PME) helps medical schools and teaching hospitals educate members of Congress and other stakeholders on the value of academic medicine.
Guide on Government Relations Representatives
GRR Listserv
The GRR listserv is used to update group members on relevant legislative and regulatory news, activities, and resources. It’s also used to promote upcoming meetings and events.
Only designated GRR members are eligible for subscription to the GRR listserv.
Membership
GRR membership requires written designation by a medical school dean or teaching hospital/health system CEO. The designation may be delivered by email to gov-relations@aamc.org, or via the Online Designation Tool.
GRR Steering Committee
Group Charter
Official charter for members of the Government Relations Representatives group.
Paul Vick GRR Exemplary Service Award
Learn more about the AAMC Paul Vick Government Relations Representatives Exemplary Service Award.