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A growing dilemma for hospitals: How to assess older doctors

As the physician workforce ages, leaders take delicate steps to gauge doctors’ patient-care abilities. Key issues include how to assess and when to restrict.

May 27, 2026

Clockwise from top left: Julia and Sofia Steger; Katey and Libby Bell; Nicole and Hannah Rud; Kashmaila and Aavaisra Ali; Samantha and Allison Epstein; Christian and Palmer Casteel

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Multiples in medical school

Six sets of twins graduating in 2026 share their experiences going through medical school together.

May 20, 2026

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‘The health challenge of our time’: What academic experts want you to know about ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods have been in the headlines lately. But what is it about them that’s so harmful? Academic researchers explain.

May 13, 2026

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Skin cancer is on the rise. Could climate change be to blame?

Dermatologists weigh in on the importance of proper sunscreen use and skin cancer prevention.

May 7, 2026

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AAMC Member Medical Schools Recognized for Advancing Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a press release following a Depts. of HHS and Education event recognizing efforts to advance nutrition training in medical education.

March 5, 2026

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What you need to know about the updated childhood vaccination schedule

Academic medical doctors explain the potential impact of new vaccine guidelines, including the potential for marked increases in long-forgotten diseases.

March 3, 2026

A female pediatrician places a bandage on an injection site after administering a vaccination. The baby is seated on her father's lap as he gently holds her in place for the doctor.

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Children’s health needs are changing. Is it time for pediatrics to adapt?

Chronic conditions, declining fertility rates, and lower compensation pose challenges to the future pediatric workforce. Here’s how we can prepare.

Feb. 26, 2026

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Medical schools assign students a new coach: AI

A growing number of schools are building customized AI tools to tailor study material for each student, assess their work, and improve clinical skills.

Feb. 25, 2026

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How interprofessional education became a bedrock of medical training

Medical students increasingly work in multidisciplinary teams, echoing how they’ll practice medicine in the future.

Feb. 18, 2026

Julia Bisschops, MD, center, associate professor of medical education at the Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine – flanked by second-year medical students, Joseph Carroll and Chloe Joseph – greets a patient at home as part of the Green Foundation NeighborhoodHELP program.

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Programs that pair older-adult mentors with medical students aim to overcome ageism

One in five older adults have experienced ageism in a health care setting. Mentorship programs can help change attitudes about aging, research shows.

Feb. 4, 2026

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Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations

The Joint Associations Group released a statement thanking Congress for supporting scientific research funding in final FY26 appropriations legislation.