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The problem with polypharmacy

Many older adults take too many medications. Efforts to educate clinicians and to encourage “deprescribing” are growing.

  • June 23, 2026
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When pregnancy and residency coincide

Many residency programs are increasing their support for the unique needs of expectant and new mothers during their postgraduate training.

  • June 17, 2026
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Medical miracles, mysteries, and memoirs: 7 great summer reads about doctors and medicine

A doctor studies Alzheimer’s by horseback, a deceased girl’s heart saves a boy, doctors find clues to a long life: These tales show the promise of medicine.

  • June 11, 2026
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Practicing medicine in a war zone

When conflict erupted in the Middle East, academic health centers sprang into action. Here’s what like is like at two U.S.-affiliated health systems.

  • June 9, 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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AAMC Statement on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Work Requirements Interim Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement urging CMS to modify the provisions that go beyond the statutory framework of the OBBBA.

  • June 3, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Proposed Rule on Medicaid Supplemental Payments

This statement on the a new rule proposed by CMS shares AAMC's strong concerns for vulnerable populations.

  • May 21, 2026
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AAMC and ELFI Announce New Collaboration to Support Medical Student Borrowers

AAMC, ELFI announce new collaboration to support medical students with a competitive private loan option

  • May 12, 2026
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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 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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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.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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