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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have improved

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

June 25, 2024

In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.

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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

June 20, 2024

Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.

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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

June 12, 2024

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

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Climate change hurts women more

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

June 6, 2024

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Shortened MCAT® exams, extended AMCAS® deadlines: How the pandemic has upended medical school admissions

Medical school applicants are struggling with many unknowns, like when they can take the MCAT® exam. Here's how schools are making admissions safe and fair.

April 24, 2020

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Bright lights in a dark time: Medical students step up to help out

From sewing masks to unloading supplies, medical students are tackling tasks to meet growing needs during the COVID-19 crisis while learning amazing lessons.

April 2, 2020

Students distribute personal protective equipment at a Mount Sinai hospital in New York City, where volunteers tackle such tasks 24/7 through an Icahn School of Medicine effort

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AAMC Statement on President’s FY 2021 Budget Proposal

The AAMC issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 2021 budget request.

Feb. 10, 2020

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Applying to medical school can be expensive. AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program can help.

Aspiring doctors can save up to $2,000 in MCAT®, MCAT prep materials, and medical school application fees.

Jan. 27, 2020

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Flying solo

How a downed photographer, a hellish flight, and a Fisher-Price quality stethoscope reminded author Danielle Ofri how much she values her medical teammates.

Dec. 22, 2019

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AAMC Statement on Passage of Second FY 2020 Continuing Resolution

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the passage of a second continuing resolution for FY 2020.

Nov. 20, 2019

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AAMC leaders issue call to action to confront challenges facing academic medicine

AAMC leaders David J. Skorton, MD, and Lilly Marks urge changes to escape the “unacceptable status quo” in the Leadership Plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2019.