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Tenure is declining in U.S. medical schools. Could this threaten academic freedom?

As fewer medical faculty are awarded tenure, some suggest there must be new ways to protect those in academia from institutional and political retribution.

  • April 23, 2024
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Shootings, storms, epidemics: In an era of mass casualties, hospitals get better…

Increasing manmade and natural disasters require new thinking about the role of health care staff, effective triaging, community partnerships, and security.

  • April 17, 2024
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Racism in medicine and one doctor’s quest to combat it

Emergency physician and bestselling author Uché Blackstock, MD, recounts her journey from academic medicine to a career as a social justice entrepreneur.

  • April 11, 2024
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Do seasonal allergies seem to be getting worse? Blame climate change

How warmer temperatures and ‘botanical sexism’ are exacerbating seasonal allergies and what allergists recommend to minimize the health effects.

  • April 9, 2024

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Podcast
Ask an Expert About … Transforming the Residency Application Process

Patrick Fritz, of the AAMC, and Jason Reminick, MD, of Thalamus, join “Ask an Expert” to discuss innovation in the residency application process.

  • April 11, 2024
Beyond the White Coat presents Ask an Expert, Episode 6, with Patrick Fritz, senior director of admissions and selection application services at the AAMC, and Jason Reminick, CEO and founder of Thalamus.
Press Release
AAMC, NMA Announce Innovation Grants to Address Shortage of Black Men in Medicine

The AAMC and NMA announced a grant program to foster foster diversity and inclusion in the medical field and address the shortage of Black male physicians.

  • April 11, 2024
Press Release
Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, Named AAMC Chief Scientific Officer

The AAMC names Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH as its next chief scientific officer effective July 16.

  • April 1, 2024
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Press Release
Statement on Improving Health Through DEI

The AAMC and other health care and medical associations made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, to help improve our nation’s health.

  • March 26, 2024
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Health and Human Services Funding in FY 2024 Appropriations Legislation

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
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Press Release
New AAMC Report Shows Continuing Projected Physician Shortage

The AAMC released the 2024 physician workforce projections report.

  • March 21, 2024
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Podcast
Why Aren’t There More Disabled Doctors?

This week on “Beyond the White Coat,” we’re discussing a group that often gets left out of the diversity conversation: doctors with disabilities.

  • March 19, 2024
Beyond the White Coat Podcast Season 4, Episode 6: Why Aren’t There More Disabled Doctors? with David J. Skorton, MD, Allison Kessler, MD, and Lisa Meeks, PhD.
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Medical School Curriculum

The AAMC issued a statement on the development of medical school curriculum.

  • March 18, 2024
Press Release
AAMC Statement on President Biden’s FY 2025 Budget Proposal

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
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Health Care Provisions in Congressional Funding Package

The AAMC released a statement in response to passage of the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

  • March 9, 2024