Government Relations Representatives (GRR)
The Government Relations Representatives (GRR) group advances nonpartisan advocacy for academic medicine by providing a forum for federal relations staff at medical schools, teaching hospitals, and health systems to consult with AAMC staff on evolving federal legislative and regulatory issues, initiatives, and strategies.
Spotlight
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 supports the education and training of more physicians.
- June 10, 2025
The cumulative impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid, NIH, student loan programs and more would have a devastating impact on academic health systems.
- June 11, 2025
This brief focuses on research training and career development grants and analyzes available data, as of June 4, 2025.
- June 10, 2025
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Resources
Press Releases and Statements
AAMC news and press statements on important advocacy and policy issues.
Testimony & Correspondence
Congressional testimony, letters to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, and comment letters on policy issues and federal regulations.
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Project Medical Education
Project Medical Education (PME) helps medical schools and teaching hospitals educate members of Congress and other stakeholders on the value of academic medicine.
Guide to the Government Relations Representatives group
GRR Listserv
The GRR listserv is used to update group members on relevant legislative and regulatory news, activities, and resources. It’s also used to promote upcoming meetings and events.
Only designated GRR members are eligible for subscription to the GRR listserv.
Membership
GRR members must be appointed by a medical school dean or teaching hospital/health system CEO. Your dean or CEO's office may communicate your appointment by email to gov-relations@aamc.org, or make group appointments online via My Engagement.
GRR Resource Center
The AAMC offers a wide range of resources to GRR members in order to keep members up to date on the AAMC’s advocacy and policy priorities and issues affecting academic medicine (sign in required).
GRR Steering Committee
Group Charter
Official charter for members of the Government Relations Representatives group.
Paul Vick GRR Exemplary Service Award
Learn more about the AAMC Paul Vick Government Relations Representatives Exemplary Service Award.