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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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A Lady Alone: The story of Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, the first female physician in the United States

Admitted to medical school on a whim, Blackwell became a dominant force in the fight for women’s health care and for the education of women physicians.

  • May 5, 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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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 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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4 medical breakthroughs that are transforming patient care

From minimally invasive heart bypass surgery to personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy, these medical firsts are improving and saving patients’ lives.

  • March 24, 2026
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Match Day 2026: Pursuing medical school after another career

A pharmacist. A physical therapist. An optometrist. These are among the previous careers of this year’s graduating medical school class.

  • March 17, 2026
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GLP-1 pills for weight loss are here. How will they change obesity care?

Clinicians share their hopes and concerns about how the newly approved pills will influence the future of weight-loss treatment.

  • March 5, 2026
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Press Release
AAMC Member Medical Schools Recognized for Advancing Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a press release following a Depts. of HHS and Education event recognizing efforts to advance nutrition training in medical education.

  • March 5, 2026
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What you need to know about the updated childhood vaccination schedule

Academic medical doctors explain the potential impact of new vaccine guidelines, including the potential for marked increases in long-forgotten diseases.

  • March 3, 2026
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Children’s health needs are changing. Is it time for pediatrics to adapt?

Chronic conditions, declining fertility rates, and lower compensation pose challenges to the future pediatric workforce. Here’s how we can prepare.

  • Feb. 26, 2026
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