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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

  • June 4, 2024
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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024
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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

  • May 23, 2024

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AAMC Statement on Medical School Curriculum

The AAMC issued a statement on the development of medical school curriculum.

  • March 18, 2024
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Artistic medical students and The Match®

A New York Times bestselling author. A professional dancer. A potter. Some students have pursued artistic endeavors throughout their medical school journeys.

  • March 13, 2024
Collage of Match Day 2024 interviewees
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10 interesting facts about medical residents

The AAMC annual Report on Residents shows an increasingly diverse cohort of medical residents, trends within specialties, and other findings.

  • Jan. 10, 2024
A small group of medical student residents gather around a boardroom table to to meet with their medical team lead. They each have cases out on front of them as they work together collaboratively to discuss each one. They are each dressed professionally in medical scrubs and are listening attentively to the doctor leading the meeting at the head of the table.
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New AAMC Data on Diversity in Medical School Enrollment in 2023

U.S. medical schools enrolled a more diverse first-year class in the 2023-24 academic year, with increases among some groups but declines in others.

  • Dec. 12, 2023
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More than 6,500 Medical Residency and Fellowship Programs Benefit From AAMC-Thalamus Collaboration in 2023-2024

More than 6,500 residency and fellowship programs have opted to use the Thalamus platform as part of the collaboration with the AAMC ERAS.

  • Dec. 5, 2023
Podcast
Shaping Tomorrow: Race-Conscious Admissions and Society

Part 2 of our conversation on race-conscious admissions with host David J. Skorton, MD, in discussion with Joon Kim, EdD, and Kyra Tyler, MEd.

  • Sept. 26, 2023
Beyond the White Coat Podcast Season 4, Episode 2: Race-Conscious Admissions with David J. Skorton, MD, Joon Kim, EdD, and Kyra Tyler, MEd.
Podcast
Ask an Expert About … Creating a More Diverse Medical Workforce

On this inaugural mini episode of Ask an Expert, Geoffrey Young, PhD, discusses the AAMC’s efforts to diversify the medical field.

  • Sept. 12, 2023
Beyond the White Coat presents Ask an Expert, Episode 1, with Geoff Young, PhD
Podcast
Shades of Opportunity: Exploring Race-Conscious Admissions

Join host David J. Skorton, MD, in conversation with Mark Henderson, MD, and Heather Alarcon, JD, for a discussion around race-conscious admissions.

  • Aug. 29, 2023
Beyond the White Coat Podcast Season 4, Episode 1: Race-Conscious Admissions with David J. Skorton, MD, Heather Alarcon, JD, and Mark Henderson, MD.
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Hospitals are noisy. They don’t have to be

Excessive noise levels throughout the hospital can harm the physical and mental well-being of staff and patients. Here’s how to reduce the racket.

  • Aug. 10, 2023
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How can medical schools boost racial diversity in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling?

The court’s rejection of considering race in college admissions leaves academic leaders worried, but hopeful about other diversity strategies.

  • July 27, 2023
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