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Tenure is declining in U.S. medical schools. Could this threaten academic freedom?

As fewer medical faculty are awarded tenure, some suggest there must be new ways to protect those in academia from institutional and political retribution.

  • April 23, 2024
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Shootings, storms, epidemics: In an era of mass casualties, hospitals get better…

Increasing manmade and natural disasters require new thinking about the role of health care staff, effective triaging, community partnerships, and security.

  • April 17, 2024
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Racism in medicine and one doctor’s quest to combat it

Emergency physician and bestselling author Uché Blackstock, MD, recounts her journey from academic medicine to a career as a social justice entrepreneur.

  • April 11, 2024
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Do seasonal allergies seem to be getting worse? Blame climate change

How warmer temperatures and ‘botanical sexism’ are exacerbating seasonal allergies and what allergists recommend to minimize the health effects.

  • April 9, 2024

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Electricity as medicine

Some believe bioelectronic devices might one day replace medication in treating a variety of diseases, from depression to diabetes.

  • June 14, 2022
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At the crossroads: Addressing gun violence as a public health crisis

The problem of gun violence is multifaceted and complex, but the lessons learned from COVID-19 may help us understand and identify solutions.

  • June 2, 2022
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How to help a fellow medical student struggling with drugs or alcohol

Medical students were already at risk of substance use disorder. The isolation and stress caused by the pandemic have exacerbated the contributing factors.

  • May 12, 2022
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Why do so many Americans distrust science?

Medical science faces a credibility crisis that threatens its ability to protect health. Scientists need to grasp the forces sowing suspicion about their work.

  • May 4, 2022
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AAMC Statement on the Appointment of Ashish Jha, MD, MPH, as White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator

On March 17, the AAMC issued a statement applauding President Biden’s appointment of Ashish Jha, MD, to be the next White House COVID-19 response coordinator.

  • March 17, 2022
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WATCH: How the pandemic has impacted medical students now and in the future

Medical students share how the pandemic has shaped their training experiences and their futures as physicians.

  • March 3, 2022
Russyan Mark Mabeza, a student getting his MD-MPH at the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, poses for a photo with some fellow medical students.
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Omicron and the vaccines: Your questions answered

Experts weigh in on how the vaccines are holding up against the highly contagious variant.

  • Feb. 8, 2022
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COVID-19 transparency: Where are the tests and when can we get them?

Home testing will play a critical role in managing future outbreaks. It’s time for the federal government to develop a national testing strategy.

  • Jan. 25, 2022
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People seeking asylum in the United States have little access to health care. Medical schools are working to change that.

On the border and across the country, medical students and faculty have stepped in to provide basic medical care to migrants. The need is enormous.

  • Jan. 20, 2022
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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decisions on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements 

On January 13, the AAMC released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on federal vaccine requirements from OSHA and CMS.

  • Jan. 13, 2022
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