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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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10 things to know about this year’s surprisingly fierce flu season

Infectious disease doctors explain why the flu is striking so hard and how to prevent and manage the illness.

  • Jan. 13, 2026
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AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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10 facts about medical residents

New AAMC data show more women and international medical graduates, among other trends, in 2024-25.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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Top 15 academic medicine stories of 2025

Our annual list of the most well-read AAMCNews stories of the year.

  • Dec. 29, 2025
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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the Physician Workforce

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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Medical schools focus on prevention as well as treatment of disease

From teaching kitchens to curriculum makeovers, more medical schools are making preventive and lifestyle medicine a training priority.

  • Dec. 18, 2025
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Liquid biopsies spark hope for early cancer detection

More screenings are being developed and used to detect evidence of disease in bodily fluids. But questions remain about reliability and implications for care.

  • Dec. 16, 2025
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U.S. medical schools enroll record number of students in 2025

New AAMC data show first-time applicants and women drove increase in applications to medical schools.

  • Dec. 9, 2025
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Medical School Enrollment Reaches 100,000 Students for the First Time

The AAMC released the 2025-26 medical school applicant and enrollment data.

  • Dec. 9, 2025
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Where are we in the battle against antibiotic-resistant infections?

The World Health Organization says that antibiotic resistance rose during the COVID pandemic. But antibiotic stewardship and other efforts are yielding results.

  • Dec. 4, 2025
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