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David Battinelli, MD, speaks with new students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in 2023.
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The future of medical education: Preparing students for a new frontier of patient connectivity

New technologies are allowing patients to be more empowered partners in their own care. A dean argues that medical education must evolve to embrace that change.

  • Aug. 26, 2026
Male doctor explaining pancreas spleen condition using ultrasound device and 3D model to young patient in medical consultation room
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New hope for one of the deadliest cancers

Thanks to the dogged efforts of academic scientists, pancreatic cancer may no longer be a death sentence.

  • Aug. 19, 2026
Robert Wachter, MD, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Kalmanovitz Library.
AAMCNews
Artificial intelligence in medical education: What helps, what’s risky

Robert Wachter, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at UC San Francisco and author of a new book on AI and health care, discusses AI’s transformative power.

  • Aug. 11, 2026
Doctor is visiting a young mother breastfeeding her baby at home, providing support and medical advice
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Breastfeeding medicine has existed for decades. Now it’s a board-certified subspecialty.

Interest in breastfeeding medicine is growing as more women enter the physician workforce.

  • Aug. 5, 2026

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Guest Opinion
The future of medical education: Preparing students for a new frontier of patient connectivity

New technologies are allowing patients to be more empowered partners in their own care. A dean argues that medical education must evolve to embrace that change.

  • Aug. 26, 2026
David Battinelli, MD, speaks with new students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in 2023.
AAMCNews
New hope for one of the deadliest cancers

Thanks to the dogged efforts of academic scientists, pancreatic cancer may no longer be a death sentence.

  • Aug. 19, 2026
Male doctor explaining pancreas spleen condition using ultrasound device and 3D model to young patient in medical consultation room
AAMCNews
Artificial intelligence in medical education: What helps, what’s risky

Robert Wachter, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at UC San Francisco and author of a new book on AI and health care, discusses AI’s transformative power.

  • Aug. 11, 2026
Robert Wachter, MD, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Kalmanovitz Library.
AAMCNews
Breastfeeding medicine has existed for decades. Now it’s a board-certified subspecialty.

Interest in breastfeeding medicine is growing as more women enter the physician workforce.

  • Aug. 5, 2026
Doctor is visiting a young mother breastfeeding her baby at home, providing support and medical advice
AAMCNews
Could using AI erode a doctor’s ability to think?

Research suggests overusing AI can hurt critical thinking, clinical skills, and creativity. What does this mean for doctors?

  • July 28, 2026
Doctor using ai agent for medical data analysis
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
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AAMCNews
10 questions to ask your doctor about peptides

Touted by athletes, celebrities, and wellness influencers, peptides have exploded in popularity. But what do we really know about their safety and efficacy?

  • July 21, 2026
Woman holding BPC-157 peptide injection pen at home
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

  • July 17, 2026
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Press Release
AAMC Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

The AAMC announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors, whose term begins Nov. 10, 2026.

  • July 14, 2026
Press Release
AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

  • July 10, 2026
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