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It’s tempting to say gun violence is about mental illness. The truth is much more complex.

Focusing on mental illness as the cause of mass shootings diverts attention from the larger problem of gun violence in the U.S., two experts argue.

  • January 26, 2023
Lori Weiss, 65, a retired teacher, is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She is enrolled in a drug clinical trial and is hopeful about recent progress in disease research.
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Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research provide hope for patients

While there is no cure, researchers say a newly approved drug, advanced testing, and increasing knowledge about the disease may improve patients’ lives.

  • January 24, 2023
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AAMCNews
Are some people immune to COVID-19?

Some people have never contracted the disease despite heavy exposure. Scientists are studying whether genetic mutations shield them from infection or illness.

  • January 19, 2023
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Why eliminating race-conscious admissions will hurt medical school students

The U.S. Supreme Court could erase years of progress in improving the diversity of the medical student population.

  • January 17, 2023

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AAMC Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols

AAMC Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols

  • January 30, 2023
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Susan Cato Named AAMC Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

The AAMC named Susan Cato as its next chief communications and marketing officer, effective Jan. 15.

  • January 19, 2023
AAMC Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Susan Cato at AAMC headquarters in Washington D.C.
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AAMC Statement on U.S. District Court Decision on Remedying Delayed Payments to 340B Hospitals

The AAMC released a statement on the U.S. District Court ruling to return a funding dispute back to HHS to remedy delayed payments to 340B hospitals.

  • January 11, 2023
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AAMC Statement on Year-End Legislation

The AAMC released a statement commenting on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 that would fund the federal government through the end of FY 2023.

  • December 20, 2022
Capitol building, Washington, DC
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Diversity Increases at Medical Schools in 2022

The AAMC released its annual applicant and enrollment data for the 2022-23 academic year.

  • December 13, 2022
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Jonathan Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, FACP, Named AAMC Chief Health Care Officer

The AAMC named Jonathan Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, FACP, as its next chief health care officer.

  • October 31, 2022
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Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, Named AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer

The AAMC announced Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, as its next chief public policy officer.

  • October 3, 2022
Capitol Hill, Washington
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Joint Statement on Violence Against Health Care Workers

The AAMC and the National Academy of Medicine issued a joint statement on violence against health care workers.

  • September 30, 2022
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AAMC Statement on Senate Finance Committee’s "Enhancing the Mental Health Workforce" Discussion Draft

The AAMC issued a statement commending the Senate Finance Committee for bipartisan work to find solutions to the country’s mental and behavioral health crisis.

  • September 22, 2022
Capitol building, Washington, DC
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AAMC Comments to NRMP® on Two-Phase Main Residency Match Proposal

AAMC delivered the following testimony during an NRMP Board of Directors and leadership meeting on Sept. 16, 2022 on the two-phase main residency Match proposal

  • September 19, 2022