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Combined bachelor’s and MD programs offer a direct path from high school to medical school

For high schoolers certain they want to become physicians, institutions offer a range of approaches to early medical school acceptance.

  • March 22, 2023
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Older medical students and The Match®

A former Navy fighter pilot. A chef. A kindergarten teacher. For some students, medicine is a second – and sometimes even a third – career.

  • March 16, 2023
Sophia Matos, MD, poses with her parents after her graduation from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is now an ENT resident at SIU.
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What it’s like to not match into a residency program

Sophia Matos, MD, didn’t match the first time. The next year, she matched into medicine’s most competitive specialty — otolaryngology.

  • March 13, 2023
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Physicians learn to partner with Dr. Google

As patients increasingly diagnose their ailments online, doctors see opportunities to improve care but challenges from those who resist their medical advice.

  • March 2, 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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AAMC Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The AAMC applauds the Senate for passing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would benefit patients by increasing access to care nationwide.

  • August 8, 2022
U.S. Capitol
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Release of Continuing Resolution

On December 2, the AAMC issued a statement on the release of a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the federal government through Feb. 18, 2022.

  • December 2, 2021
U.S. Capitol
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What happens to telemedicine after COVID-19?

Authorities greatly expanded telemedicine access during COVID-19. But as many emergency rules end, patients and doctors worry about the future of remote care.

  • October 21, 2021
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AAMC Statement on House Committees’ Markup of the Build Back Better Act

The AAMC issued this statement on the House committees' markup of the Build Back Better Act, which includes key health infrastructure priorities.

  • September 16, 2021
Capitol building, Washington, DC
Press Release
AAMC Report Reinforces Mounting Physician Shortage

The United States could see an estimated shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care.

  • June 11, 2021
Group of diverse physicians
Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act

The AAMC issued this statement statement on the introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • May 20, 2021
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AAMC Statement on House Reintroduction of GME Expansion Bill

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on the reintroduction of the Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021

  • March 26, 2021
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AAMC Statement on Nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator

Statement on the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

  • February 19, 2021
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AAMC Statement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

The AAMC issued this statement following the passage of legislation (H.R. 133) that would fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2021.

  • December 22, 2020