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A growing dilemma for hospitals: How to assess older doctors

As the physician workforce ages, leaders take delicate steps to gauge doctors’ patient-care abilities. Key issues include how to assess and when to restrict.

  • May 27, 2026
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Multiples in medical school

Six sets of twins graduating in 2026 share their experiences going through medical school together.

  • May 20, 2026
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‘The health challenge of our time’: What academic experts want you to know about ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods have been in the headlines lately. But what is it about them that’s so harmful? Academic researchers explain.

  • May 13, 2026
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Skin cancer is on the rise. Could climate change be to blame?

Dermatologists weigh in on the importance of proper sunscreen use and skin cancer prevention.

  • May 7, 2026

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Making the case for parental leave during residency

As the numbers of women entering medicine grow, we must do a better job of ensuring new parents have time to bond with their babies.

  • Oct. 9, 2018
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Atlantic Festival spotlights AAMC leaders, key issues in academic medicine

The three-day event in Washington, D.C., featured AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch, MD, and Executive Vice President Atul Grover, MD, PhD.

  • Oct. 5, 2018
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Celebrating Thirty Years of FOVA

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers work together with medical schools and teaching hospitals to tackle timely issues.

  • Oct. 4, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Senate Passage of Opioid Crisis Response Bill

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding Senate passage of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.

  • Oct. 3, 2018
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Announcing the 2018 AAMC Awards winners

These leaders in academic medicine were honored at Learn Serve Lead 2018 for their outstanding contributions to medical education and the biomedical sciences.

  • Oct. 2, 2018
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Students learn to treat pain, with and without opioids

Medical students are learning different ways to manage patients’ pain. The result? A better understanding of the nature of pain and substance use disorder.

  • Oct. 2, 2018
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AAMC Statement on House Passage of FY19 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Package

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding House passage of the conference agreement on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations.

  • Sept. 26, 2018
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Anita Hill speaks out

Sexual harassment affects us all, says Anita Hill, the acclaimed advocate for women’s rights and racial justice. She talked to AAMCNews.

  • Sept. 25, 2018
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Running on empty: Hospitals face prolonged drug shortages

As the United States struggles with continuing shortfalls of vital medications and supplies, teaching hospitals find innovative ways to care for their patients.

  • Sept. 25, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule

The AAMC and its members are opposed to any policy that discourages people from pursuing medical care to which they are legally entitled.

  • Sept. 24, 2018