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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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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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Faculty Unconscious Bias Veterans

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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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AAMC Statement on Health Care Provisions in Congressional Funding Package

The AAMC released a statement in response to passage of the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

March 9, 2024

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Celebrating the 2023 AAMC Award Winners

Throughout their careers, these academic medicine faculty have had a significant impact on medical education, patient care, and the biomedical sciences.

Oct. 26, 2023

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Do Black patients fare better with Black doctors?

Research shows that racial concordance can improve communication, trust, and adherence to medical advice. That has implications for health care providers.

June 6, 2023

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Medical schools and veterans hospitals: Old friends make new discoveries

Since joining forces to serve wounded WWII soldiers, academic medical centers and veterans hospitals have partnered to produce innovations in health care.

Feb. 8, 2023

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2022 AAMC Award Winners Announced

Throughout their careers, these esteemed academic medicine faculty have had an outsized impact on medical education, patient care, and the biomedical sciences.

Oct. 27, 2022

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How smartphones and wearables are advancing clinical research and treatment

Academic researchers partner with tech companies to make research more accessible, include more data.

May 18, 2022

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system with sensor attached in arm controlling information and alerts with mobile phone app.

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Crisis in Ukraine: U.S. doctors, hospitals step up to help

As the humanitarian disaster in Europe rages on, U.S. physicians, hospitals, and medical students provide much-needed expertise, supplies, and hands-on help.