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Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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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

A pediatrician interacts with a baby at a Mother’s Day event

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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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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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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Award

The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress as recipients of the 2024 AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award.

March 5, 2024

Part of the U.S. Capitol building, framed against a dark blue sky, is seen from the ground.

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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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In coastal communities, the health risks of climate change accelerate

Contaminated water, polluted lakes, and growing mold pose lasting threats to populations that lack resources to overcome the damage and get access to care.

Dec. 7, 2023

Huntington Beach, California, flooding in residential area

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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

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Erosion of the doctor-patient visit: “We must speak out.”

Physician and author Abraham Verghese sees a reduction in human connection in medical care, and urges doctors to “find their passion in each patient encounter.”