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New hope for one of the deadliest cancers

Thanks to the dogged efforts of academic scientists, pancreatic cancer may no longer be a death sentence.

Aug. 19, 2026

Robert Wachter, MD, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Kalmanovitz Library.

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Artificial intelligence in medical education: What helps, what’s risky

Robert Wachter, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at UC San Francisco and author of a new book on AI and health care, discusses AI’s transformative power.

Aug. 11, 2026

Doctor is visiting a young mother breastfeeding her baby at home, providing support and medical advice

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Breastfeeding medicine has existed for decades. Now it’s a board-certified subspecialty.

Interest in breastfeeding medicine is growing as more women enter the physician workforce.

Aug. 5, 2026

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No One to Call

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

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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.