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Travis Rieder, PhD, rides his motorcycle at a racetrack in 2014. A few years later, he suffered a devastating crash and dependence on opioids.

Health Care

A bioethicist’s personal opioid nightmare October 29, 2020

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AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, explains the new strategic plan, “A Healthier Future for All.”

Health Care

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, explains the new strategic plan, “A Healthier Future for All.”

AAMC releases strategic plan to respond to rapidly changing health care landscape

Gabrielle Redford, Managing Editor

October 27, 2020

A doctor reviews applications at her desk

Medical Education

A doctor reviews applications at her desk

Applications to medical school are at an all-time high. What does this mean for applicants and schools?

Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer

October 22, 2020

Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the University of Vermont for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Education and Learning Series on Jan. 28.

Diversity and Inclusion

Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the University of Vermont for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Education and Learning Series on Jan. 28.

Is there a "cure" for racism? Celebrated anti-racist activist and author Ibram X. Kendi says yes, there is

Bridget Balch, Staff Writer

October 20, 2020

A child receives a vaccine from a doctor

Advocacy

A child receives a vaccine from a doctor

We can’t defeat COVID-19 without vaccinating children. There aren't even any kids' clinical trials yet

Patrick Boyle, Senior Staff Writer

October 19, 2020

Cars line up at a free groceries distribution in observance of Good Friday for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

Community Engagement

Cars line up at a free groceries distribution in observance of Good Friday for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

54 million people in America face food insecurity during the pandemic. It could have dire consequences for their health

Bridget Balch, Staff Writer

October 15, 2020

Professional Development

Introducing the 2020 AAMC award winners

October 12, 2020

Brigid Schulte

Wellness

Brigid Schulte

Feeling overwhelmed? Make more time for love and play

Patrick Boyle, Senior Staff Writer

October 8, 2020

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Perspectives from AAMC experts and thought leaders in academic medicine.

A doctor speaks to an older woman in a mask

Insights

A doctor speaks to an older woman in a mask

Saving Black lives during COVID-19: Vaccines matter

Bisola Ojikutu, MD, MPH

October 13, 2020

Taiwo Alonge speaks to students and faculty at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City during a teach-in he co-organized during his first year of medical school in 2017.

Insights

Taiwo Alonge speaks to students and faculty at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City during a teach-in he co-organized during his first year of medical school in 2017.

Medical schools, it’s time to get real about becoming anti-racist

Taiwo Alonge

September 23, 2020

A stethoscope on a rainbow flag

Insights

A stethoscope on a rainbow flag

We need more transgender and gender nonbinary doctors

Lala Tanmoy Das

September 1, 2020

People sit on the beach at Baker Beach on May 26, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Beaches across the state have seen large crowds as they have started to slowly reopen.

Insights

People sit on the beach at Baker Beach on May 26, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Beaches across the state have seen large crowds as they have started to slowly reopen.

I’m a contact tracer in San Francisco. You won’t believe the stories I hear.

Allison Wong

August 26, 2020

In-Depth

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A comprehensive examination of the issues affecting academic medicine and the future of health care.

Racism and Health

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Gender Equity in Academic Medicine

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A group of doctors and medical professionals listening to a presentation.

Innovations in Health Technology: Telehealth

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Telehealth Visit

Delivering more care remotely will be critical as COVID-19 races through communities
Telehealth Helps Close Health Care Disparity Gap in Rural Areas
Teaching Hospitals Lead in Telehealth Adoption