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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
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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
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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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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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Viewpoints
Everyone should be tested for HIV: Here’s why

Making HIV testing a routine part of primary care could reduce inequities and infections, a health equity researcher argues.

  • July 25, 2023
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Addressing sexual harassment in academic medicine

A new report highlights the extent of sexual harassment among faculty, as well as promising practices that might prevent and address it.

  • July 26, 2022
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What is gender-affirming care? Your questions answered

As states move to restrict certain treatments for transgender youth, experts explain the many types of care, the need for them, and their impact.

  • April 12, 2022
Wrapped in bisexual flag and pride flags, this trio are waving small pride flags and watching a gay pride event
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Gender-affirming Health Care for Transgender Youth

The AAMC issued the following statement about the importance of allowing doctors to provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

  • April 9, 2021
Viewpoints
What every doctor needs to know about telemedicine

Telemedicine soared during the pandemic, and experts say it’s here to stay. How can providers and future physicians prepare to provide quality care from afar?

  • March 24, 2021
Kimberly Noel, MD, MPH, talks to a patient through a computer in her office
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Finding my community on #GayMedTwitter

A physician-in-training argues that social media can help marginalized groups in medicine find needed support and validation.

  • March 16, 2021
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on President Biden’s Actions on Advancing Equity, Preventing Discrimination, and Supporting Underserved Communities

AAMC statement on President Biden's executive actions on advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities.

  • Jan. 21, 2021
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How COVID-19 threatens the careers of women in medicine

Even before the pandemic, women in medicine earned less, did more at home, and lagged in promotions compared to men. Now it further threatens their careers.

  • Nov. 12, 2020
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AAMC Statement on HHS Nondiscrimination Final Rule

The AAMC issued this statement on the HHS final rule (6/12/2020) that changes nondiscrimination provisions applicable to federally-supported health programs.

  • June 15, 2020