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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

May 28, 2024

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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

May 23, 2024

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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

May 21, 2024

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AAMC Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors, Changes to Board Structure

The AAMC has announced its 2021-2022 Board of Directors, which reflects recent changes allowing for the creation of a broader and more flexible board structure.

Nov. 2, 2021

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Major Health Care Professional Organizations Call for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Health Workers

The AAMC joined major health care professional organizations to call for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for all health workers.

July 26, 2021

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AAMC Statement on Guilty Verdict of Derek Chauvin

The AAMC issued a statement in response to the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.

April 20, 2021

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AAMC Receives CDC Award to Build Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Move the Nation Forward

The AAMC has announced a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.

March 19, 2021

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Enrollment Up at U.S. Medical Schools

The number of first-year students in U.S. medical schools increased by 1.7% in the 2020 academic year, according to data released today by the AAMC.

Dec. 16, 2020

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AAMC Calls for Implementation of Crisis Standards of Care to Address COVID-19 Surge

The AAMC issued a press release calling on AAMC medical schools and teaching hospitals to lead implementation of crisis standards of care to address COVID surge

Nov. 30, 2020

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AAMC Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

The AAMC has announced its new board of directors for 2020-2021 which will serve through November 2021.

Nov. 23, 2020

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AAMC Renames Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education

AAMC announced it is renaming the Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education to the AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education.