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Can aging be slowed? Some academic scientists think so

New research from longevity clinics suggests that the human lifespan and health span could be extended through off-label prescribing of some medications.

  • April 15, 2026
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Student-run free clinics fill gaps for patients in need, as medical students find meaning in service

Underserved patients find hope and care at clinics staffed through medical schools. Students develop skills but deal with resource challenges.

  • April 9, 2026
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Flipping the medical school classroom

Some medical schools are adopting a flipped classroom method, swapping class lectures for active learning.

  • April 2, 2026
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Are emergency departments ready to treat their youngest patients?

New standards help ensure that emergency departments are prepared for the unique challenge of treating pediatric patients.

  • March 26, 2026

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Jimmy Kimmel Highlights the Value of Teaching Hospitals

Kimmel’s monologue was a moving and personal tribute to the value of interprofessional health care teams and the special missions of teaching hospitals.

  • May 30, 2017
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The Hidden and Vital Costs of Doing Science

F&A (Facilities and Administrative) costs are foundational—they pay for costs an institution incurs because of the research conducted. 

  • May 30, 2017
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JAMA Study Finds Lower Mortality Rates at U.S. Teaching Hospitals

A new study finds that patients receiving care at teaching hospitals have superior outcomes.

  • May 23, 2017
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When the Target of Bias Is the Doctor

Physicians can be caught off-guard when confronted by the bigoted behavior of a patient. How should a physician respond when this happens?

  • May 9, 2017
A black woman doctor takes notes on a clipboard while a patient, whose face is covered by her hand, speaks
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Flipped Classrooms: Scrapping Lectures in Favor of Active Learning

Lectures are no longer a staple of medical education. Several institutions are “flipping” the classroom and introducing a more active learning model.

  • May 9, 2017
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Physicians Can Play Crucial Role in Identifying Human-Trafficking Victims

Physicians are uniquely positioned to recognize and help patients who may be victims of human trafficking. But awareness and education are critical first steps.

  • May 2, 2017
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The Longest Night: Discharged and Homeless

A hospital patient describes what it’s like to be homeless while recovering from surgery.

  • May 2, 2017
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Our Concerned Community

The academic medicine community held meetings this spring to discuss how to move forward while staying true to its missions.

  • April 25, 2017
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When the Worst Happens, Teaching Hospitals Are Ready

Preparedness is key for responding to unexpected crises.

  • April 25, 2017
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Medical Schools, Teaching Hospitals Partner With Community to Move Toward Health Equity

The AAMC is helping improve health equity by creating systems that merge institutional community health initiatives in partnership with local organizations.

  • April 18, 2017