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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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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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AAMC Fee Assistance Program Expanding with 60% ERAS Application Discount

The AAMC announced that in 2024, it will extend our Fee Assistance Program to residency applicants using the Electronic Residency Application Service®.

Nov. 5, 2023

Medical residents using electronic devices.

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Pierre Joanis, MBA, named AAMC Chief Human Resources Officer

The AAMC named Pierre Joanis, MBA, as its next chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 16.

Sept. 26, 2023

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How AI is helping doctors communicate with patients

Hospitals are using chatbots to monitor patient health at home and to reply to patient messages. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

Aug. 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence chatbot on mobile device

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AAMC Response to New Residency Application Platform for Obstetrics and Gynecology

AAMC statement expressing disappointment and dismay by ACOG announcement of a new residency application platform for the 2024-25 residency application cycle

July 28, 2023

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AAMC Statement on Senate Appropriations Committee’s FY24 HHS Spending Bill

AAMC commends the Senate for their bipartisan spending bill to protect funding for crucial health agencies and programs.

July 28, 2023

The east side of the US Capitol in the early morning.

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AAMC Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The AAMC announced the names of its 2023-2024 Board of Directors.

July 6, 2023

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AAMC Statement on Key Federal Funding Priorities

The AAMC issued a statement on the need to complete fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations in a timely manner.

June 7, 2023

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AAMC, Thalamus Announce New Collaboration to Improve Transition to Residency 

The AAMC and Thalamus announced a strategic collaboration to ease the transition to residency for medical students, medical schools, and residency programs.