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No One to Call

One West Virginia clinic confronts the shortage of specialty physicians in rural America.

Doctor using ai agent for medical data analysis

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Could using AI erode a doctor’s ability to think?

Research suggests overusing AI can hurt critical thinking, clinical skills, and creativity. What does this mean for doctors?

July 28, 2026

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10 questions to ask your doctor about peptides

Touted by athletes, celebrities, and wellness influencers, peptides have exploded in popularity. But what do we really know about their safety and efficacy?

July 21, 2026

Joel Bervell, MD, speaks onstage with Dorian Harriston-Celler, MA, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Morehouse School of Medicine, during Learn Serve Lead 2023 in Seattle.

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Shaping the future of medicine

Joel Bervell, MD, social media’s “Medical Mythbuster,” wants to keep our shared humanity at the center of medicine.

July 8, 2026

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AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

July 22, 2026

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AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

July 17, 2026

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AAMC Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

The AAMC announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors, whose term begins Nov. 10, 2026.

July 14, 2026

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AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

July 10, 2026

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AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the CY 2027 hospital OPPS proposed rule, which would harm access to care and the health of patients and communities.

July 2, 2026

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AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation

The AAMC expresses disappointment with hospital tax exempt legislation.

July 1, 2026

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AAMC Statement on Passage of Full Committee FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC shares its appreciations and concerns in the recently passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill.

June 10, 2026

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AAMC Statement on U.S. District Court Decision to Block $100,000 Fee on H1-B Visa Applications

AAMC President and Chief Public Policy Officer issued a statement on the U.S. District Court decision to block the administration's $100,000 fee on H1-B visas.