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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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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

  • May 15, 2024
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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

  • May 9, 2024

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Will free medical school lead to more primary care physicians?

As more schools move to reduce or eliminate student debt, some hope that more students will choose primary care specialties. Here’s why that might not happen.

  • Dec. 2, 2019
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AAMC Statement on House Passage of EMPOWER for Health Act

A statement from AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, on House passage of the EMPOWER for Health Act.

  • Oct. 28, 2019
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New Findings Confirm Predictions on Physician Shortage

The United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 as demand for physicians continues to grow faster than supply.

  • April 23, 2019
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Match Day Brings Promise for Tomorrow's Physicians; Future Doctor Shortage Looms

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement following the 2019 Main Residency Match®

  • March 15, 2019
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21st Century Health Care Workforce Development

As the academic medicine community works to combat the physician shortage, all stakeholders need to ensure that our physician workforce is diverse.

  • Nov. 13, 2018
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Pipeline Programs and System Reform: A Path to Improving Health Equity

Pipeline programs help promote a diverse, culturally competent health care and biomedical research workforce to enhance patient care and ensure health equity.

  • July 5, 2018
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New research shows increasing physician shortages in both primary and specialty care

The United States could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030, impacting patient care across the nation, according to new data by the AAMC.

  • April 11, 2018
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Pre-Premed: Pipeline Efforts Steer Elementary School Students Into Medicine

Children as young as six are being encouraged to consider medical school. Find out how this could help medically underserved communities in the future.

  • Jan. 8, 2018
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Robust Health Professions Pipeline Leads to Improved Public Health, Patient Care

A shortage of up to 104,900 physicians by 2030 underscores the need for a diverse health care workforce. What is being done right now to address the issue.

  • Dec. 6, 2017
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Where Should We Stand on DACA? Flexner Would Answer the Call

Equity issues are not new to medicine; they began with the legacy of Abraham Flexner, the father of academic medicine.

  • Oct. 17, 2017
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