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After a patient's death, doctors may feel grief, anger, and more. But hospitals can create ways for them to heal and honor the lives of those they served.

  • Nov. 15, 2023
Abraham Verghese, MD, moderates a panel on the doctor-patient relationship with patients Suleika Jaouad, MFA, Maya Feller, MS, RD, and Ryan Scoble, at the closing plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2023 on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
AAMCNews

Three patients share experiences in medical care that provide lessons to improve the doctor-patient relationship.

  • Nov. 7, 2023
Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, speaks with sociologist Matthew Desmond, PhD, about ways to alleviate poverty in America at Learn Serve Lead 2023 on Monday, Nov. 6.
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Sociologist and author Matthew Desmond, PhD, says we must divest from the policies that exploit the poor to the benefit of the affluent.

  • Nov. 6, 2023

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Human rights lawyer Jacob Mchangama discusses threats to freedom of expression across the globe — and why it’s important to protect this bedrock of democracy.

  • Sept. 7, 2023
Jacob Mchangama speaks in August at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.
AAMCNews

Whether you prefer a book, a podcast, or an app, these resources can help physicians and medical students take a small step to support their own wellness.

  • Sept. 6, 2023
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Podcast

Join host David J. Skorton, MD, in conversation with Mark Henderson, MD, and Heather Alarcon, JD, for a discussion around race-conscious admissions.

  • Aug. 29, 2023
Beyond the White Coat Podcast Season 4, Episode 1: Race-Conscious Admissions with David J. Skorton, MD, Heather Alarcon, JD, and Mark Henderson, MD.
AAMCNews

The field of obstetrics-gynecology was already experiencing worrisome shortages, tough hours, and high rates of burnout. And then the Dobbs decision hit.

  • Aug. 23, 2023
A female doctor using a stethoscope on a pregnant woman's stomach
AAMCNews

Harvard researchers have collaborated to create evidence-based resources to help frontline clinics prepare for extreme weather.

  • Aug. 16, 2023
Volunteers and staff from the San José Clinic, a clinic for the underinsured in Houston, Texas, went out into Rosenberg, a low-income community that was flooded during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, to provide medical care and supplies.
Viewpoints

Excessive noise levels throughout the hospital can harm the physical and mental well-being of staff and patients. Here’s how to reduce the racket.

  • Aug. 10, 2023
Heart valve replacement surgery in operating room in Reykjavik, Iceland
AAMCNews

Hospitals are using chatbots to monitor patient health at home and to reply to patient messages. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

  • Aug. 8, 2023
Artificial intelligence chatbot on mobile device
AAMCNews

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, a cardiologist and author, reflects on what he learned about the brutal reality of Alzheimer’s disease from caring for his father.

  • Aug. 3, 2023
Sandeep Jauhar, MD, center, poses with his parents, Raj, left, and Prem Jauhar, PhD, right, in Manhattan, New York, in 2007.
Viewpoints

Redlining — the denial of home loans in Black neighborhoods — hurt the health of communities for years. Now, a medical school course addresses those inequities.

  • Aug. 1, 2023
Abandoned corner shop just near the famous Packard plant in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Press Release

AAMC statement expressing disappointment and dismay by ACOG announcement of a new residency application platform for the 2024-25 residency application cycle

  • July 28, 2023
An overhead view of one student using a laptop and one using a tablet