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Joseph Kerschner on video screen and David Skorton in studio speaking during Learn Serve Lead 2020

Community Engagement

Joseph Kerschner on video screen and David Skorton in studio speaking during Learn Serve Lead 2020

AAMC leaders challenge academic medicine: Do more, right now, to help the nation heal

November 17, 2020

Abraham Flexner Award

Diversity and Inclusion

Abraham Flexner Award

AAMC renames prestigious Abraham Flexner award in light of racist and sexist writings

November 17, 2020

Ibram X. Kendi, PhD, director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, and Nikole Hannah-Jones, investigative journalist, speak at Learn Serve Lead 2020 on November 16.

Diversity and Inclusion

Ibram X. Kendi, PhD, director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, and Nikole Hannah-Jones, investigative journalist, speak at Learn Serve Lead 2020 on November 16.

Curing health care of racism: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ibram X. Kendi, PhD, call on institutions to foster change

November 17, 2020

four physicians

In-Depth

four physicians

Racism and Health

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, explains the new strategic plan, “A Healthier Future for All.”

Health Care

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, explains the new strategic plan, “A Healthier Future for All.”

AAMC releases strategic plan to respond to rapidly changing health care landscape

October 27, 2020

Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the University of Vermont for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Education and Learning Series on Jan. 28.

Diversity and Inclusion

Ibram X. Kendi speaks at the University of Vermont for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Education and Learning Series on Jan. 28.

Is there a "cure" for racism? Celebrated anti-racist activist and author Ibram X. Kendi says yes, there is

October 20, 2020

Cars line up at a free groceries distribution in observance of Good Friday for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

Community Engagement

Cars line up at a free groceries distribution in observance of Good Friday for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on April 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California.

54 million people in America face food insecurity during the pandemic. It could have dire consequences for their health

October 15, 2020

A doctor speaks to an older woman in a mask

Insights

A doctor speaks to an older woman in a mask

Saving Black lives during COVID-19: Vaccines matter

October 13, 2020

Woman holding a sign saying "Racism is a pandemic too"

Diversity and Inclusion

Woman holding a sign saying "Racism is a pandemic too"

AAMC releases framework to address and eliminate racism

October 6, 2020

a syringe with bottles

Press Releases

a syringe with bottles

AAMC Statement on Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines

October 6, 2020