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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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Faculty salaries increased 2.7% in 2018

The AAMC’s annual Faculty Salary Report highlights mean salaries across departments and specialties, academic ranks, and degrees in all regions of the country.

  • Jan. 10, 2019
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Helping paralyzed patients walk again

From Iron Man-like suits to implanted electrical stimulators, scientific breakthroughs hold out new hope for people with spinal cord injuries.

  • Jan. 7, 2019
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Giving credit where credit is due

Academic researchers recognize the importance of sharing data. It’s critical for the original investigators to get credit for their data.

  • Jan. 7, 2019
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Our top 10 news stories of 2018

From new research on the doctor shortage to insights into how to apply to residency, here are the top AAMCNews stories of 2018.

  • Dec. 25, 2018
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AAMC Statement on the Death of Stephen I. Katz, MD, PhD

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement on the passing of Stephen I. Katz, MD, PhD, director of NIAMS.

  • Dec. 19, 2018
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Smithsonian Leader David J. Skorton, MD, Named Next AAMC President and CEO

Skorton, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has been named the next president and CEO of the AAMC. His appointment will take effect on July 15, 2019.

  • Dec. 19, 2018
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Paying it forward

In 1990, AAMC Chief Academic Officer John Prescott, MD, healed a badly broken little boy. Twenty-eight years later, that boy is an emergency room physician.

  • Dec. 17, 2018
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Innovations at teaching hospitals save thousands of lives

Medical schools and teaching hospitals have been at the forefront of new techniques and technologies to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart disease and stroke.

  • Dec. 17, 2018
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AAMC Statement on the Texas Federal Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

An amicus brief filed jointly by several national hospital associations says dismantling the ACA will be disastrous for the nation’s health care system.

  • Dec. 14, 2018
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Breathing life into local economies

Buying locally. Offering job training. Investing in budding businesses. Medical schools and teaching hospitals increasingly collaborate with local communities.

  • Dec. 10, 2018