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Where virus and disease names come from: Rivers and rats, people and pets

Scientists put their stamps on medical-science history by naming their discoveries. Those names have serious scientific implications.

  • Oct. 21, 2026
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A guide to fall vaccines

What you need to know now to arm yourself against flu, COVID, and RSV

  • Oct. 15, 2026
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Testosterone treatments: Weighing benefits and doubts

Can more testosterone help people who do not have low levels? Some patients want it, physicians say it sometimes works, and the research is mixed.

  • Oct. 13, 2026
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A Conversation on Courage

Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD, shares how institutions of higher learning can best navigate growing political, legal, and public scrutiny.

  • Oct. 8, 2026

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David J. Skorton, MD, to retire as AAMC president and CEO in June 2027

AAMC president and CEO David Skorton, MD, will retire on Jun 30, 2027 after eight years as head of the association. A search is underway for his successor.

  • Sept. 15, 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.

  • June 9, 2026
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AAMC Celebrates Academic Medicine Week June 8-12

The AAMC and its medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals will celebrate Academic Medicine Week June 8-12.

  • June 4, 2026
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