AAMCNews

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

AAMCNews

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

June 6, 2024

AAMCNews

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

AAMCNews

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

AAMCNews

Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

May 28, 2024

Find News

31 - 40 of 65 results

Curriculum Financial Aid

Viewpoints

Bullying’s brutal impact

Physical pain, depression, anxiety, even suicide: the effects of bullying are profound. How academic medicine can — and must — help those who suffer.

Oct. 23, 2018

AAMCNews

Don’t touch that lettuce: Battling a foodborne illness outbreak

Each year, foodborne illnesses sicken roughly 48 million people. A new online module teaches health professions students how to help handle an outbreak.

Aug. 21, 2018

AAMCNews

Open wide: Medical education with real teeth

Untreated oral health issues can wreak havoc on health and well-being, yet medical schools have historically taught little about them. Now, some leaders are det

July 3, 2018

AAMCNews

Inspiring the Next Generation of Academic Physicians

Schools expose students to a range of possible career paths in academic medicine through specialized curricula and mentorship programs.

June 11, 2018

AAMCNews

Doctors in the Kitchen

Medical schools are offering hands-on nutrition training in hopes it will inspire patient conversations about the role of diet in disease prevention.

June 5, 2018

AAMCNews

Leading in challenging times

To drive real innovation, we need leaders who can set the cultural tone and promote inclusive, team-based learning and clinical environments.

May 29, 2018

AAMCNews

Caring for Babies With Opioid Withdrawal

As more infants display opioid withdrawal, academic medical centers are developing promising new methods to treat these tiny patients and support their mothers.