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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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Erosion of the doctor-patient visit: “We must speak out.”

Physician and author Abraham Verghese sees a reduction in human connection in medical care, and urges doctors to “find their passion in each patient encounter.”

Oct. 12, 2023

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Ask an Expert About … Holistic Review and Admissions

Amy Addams joins “Ask an Expert” to talk more about the AAMC’s role in helping medical schools with holistic review and their admissions processes.

Oct. 10, 2023

Beyond the White Coat presents Ask an Expert, Episode 2, with Amy Addams

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Sepsis is the third leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals. But quick action can save lives.

Each year, 1.7 million people in the United States develop sepsis. Here’s how teaching hospitals are working to improve outcomes.

Oct. 10, 2023

Jackie Duda, left, sits with her two daughters at her youngest daughter’s college graduation from Duquesne University in May 2023.

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Here’s what happens when freedom to speak meets intolerance to listen

Are some views unfit to be aired at medical school? Tensions over critical social issues spur heated objections but also open room for thoughtful discussion.

Oct. 5, 2023

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Why every operating room needs a black box

Taking a page from airlines, hospitals are recording surgeries to reduce errors. Here’s why one expert says black boxes are key to improving patient safety.

Oct. 3, 2023

Mary Hawn, MD, MPH, and a colleague perform surgery at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, under the watchful eye of an OR Black Box camera that is positioned above the door.

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The bodies keep coming

In this excerpt from his book, trauma surgeon Brian H. Williams, MD, reflects on the epidemic of gun violence and the structural racism that feeds it.