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Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

June 4, 2024

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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

May 28, 2024

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AAMC Calls for Implementation of Crisis Standards of Care to Address COVID-19 Surge

The AAMC issued a press release calling on AAMC medical schools and teaching hospitals to lead implementation of crisis standards of care to address COVID surge

Nov. 30, 2020

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AAMC Statement on CMS Strategy to Enhance Hospital Capacity During COVID-19 Surge

The AAMC issued a statement on the announcement by CMS to increase capacity of health care systems during COVID-19 surge.

Nov. 25, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Urgent Need to Allow Biden-Harris Transition Access to Federal Efforts in Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic

AAMC statement on the urgent need to allow the Biden-Harris transition team access to federal government efforts to combat the coronavirus.

Nov. 16, 2020

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AAMC Recommendations for The Way Forward on COVID-19 Testing

The AAMC is calling for a coordinated national testing strategy to identify, track, and help curtail the spread of COVID-19.

Oct. 22, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines

The AAMC issued this statement in response to the approval of COVID-19 vaccines.

Oct. 6, 2020

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Joint AAMC, AHA Statement on NASEM Report on Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine

AAMC and AHA released a statement supporting the NASEM report on equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccines.

Oct. 2, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Revised CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 Testing

Chief Scientific Officer Ross McKinney, Jr., MD, and AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on revised CDC guidelines.

Aug. 26, 2020

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AAMC Releases National Guidance on Face Coverings

The AAMC has compiled the latest scientific information on mask usage into one commonsense, scientific approach to help prevent the spread of the coronvirus.