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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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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
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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
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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

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AAMC Renames Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education

AAMC announced it is renaming the Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education to the AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education.

  • Nov. 17, 2020
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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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Press Release
AAMC Statement on the Election of Joseph R. Biden Jr. to be U.S. President

The AAMC issued this statement on the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

  • Nov. 7, 2020
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Introducing the 2020 AAMC award winners

These leaders in academic medicine are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to medical education, patient care, and the biomedical sciences.

  • Oct. 12, 2020
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping

The AAMC issued this statement in response to the Administration's executive order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.

  • Sept. 24, 2020
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AAMCNews
Applying to residency? The Residency Explorer tool can help

The personalized Residency Explorer tool allows students to compare residency programs and gauge their competitiveness and compatibility.

  • June 29, 2020
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Presidential Proclamation Limiting Non-immigrant Visas

The AAMC issued a statement on the proclamation issued by President Trump limiting certain non-immigrant visas through Dec. 31, 2020.

  • June 23, 2020
Press Release
AAMC Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from World Health Organization

AAMC issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement to end the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization

  • May 30, 2020
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Can compassion help heal patients — and providers?

With tools like MRIs, neuroscientists are literally reading minds to understand and boost compassion. Now they’re using what they know to help heal medicine.

  • Nov. 19, 2019
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Press Release
2019–2020 AAMC Board of Directors Announced

The AAMC has announced its new board of directors. The board’s term will run through the conclusion of Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting, November 2020

  • Nov. 13, 2019