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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

The young adult male sits on the hospital room couch to talk with the hospital insurance specialist to update medical information.

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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

May 21, 2024

Greylag geese and cattle in a meadow, Foehr, North Frisian Island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

May 15, 2024

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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

May 9, 2024

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Susan Cato Named AAMC Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

The AAMC named Susan Cato as its next chief communications and marketing officer, effective Jan. 15.

Jan. 19, 2023

AAMC Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Susan Cato at AAMC headquarters in Washington D.C.

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Top 10 academic medicine stories of 2022

Our annual list of the most-read AAMCNews stories of 2022.

Dec. 28, 2022

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Can people be immunized against disinformation?

Debunking medical lies can be too late to change minds. Prebunking strategy teaches disinformation tactics so people can recognize and resist false messages.

Dec. 8, 2022

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Physician calls on colleagues to end harmful ICU care

While COVID-19 upended advances in ICU care, physician Wes Ely, MD, MPH, believes we can fix that by recommitting to humanism in medicine.

Nov. 14, 2022

ICU expert Wes Ely, MD, PhD, urged listeners at Learn Serve Lead 2022: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Nashville to add the human touch to critical care.

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Jonathan Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, FACP, Named AAMC Chief Health Care Officer

The AAMC named Jonathan Jaffery, MD, MS, MMM, FACP, as its next chief health care officer.

Oct. 31, 2022

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Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, Named AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer

The AAMC announced Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, as its next chief public policy officer.

Oct. 3, 2022

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How sewage surveillance is helping spot disease outbreaks early

Widespread wastewater testing began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, public health officials are expanding their efforts to look for other diseases.

Sept. 20, 2022

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What to know about BA.5, Paxlovid, and new vaccines coming out this fall

Most people now have immunity against severe disease and death due to COVID-19, but experts hope new vaccines will curb infections and prevent more mutations.