AAMC Reporter: March 2008

In the News Budget Battles Could Last Into 2009 Protracted deliberations may be in store for several federal measures that are important to academic medicine. National Physician Portfolio System in Early Development Stages The AAMC and several other groups are working to develop a national, standardized physician portfolio system they hope will help doctors better track their training needs and accomplishments. Medical Home Concept Gains Momentum Plenty of work lies ahead if this popular concept for patient care is to gain a foothold in the nation's health care landscape. Armed Forces Look to Boost Medical Student Scholarship Enrollment Military officials are looking to bolster falling enlistment in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Subscribe to the AAMC Reporter

In Every Issue A Word from the President "What Lies Beyond Universal Coverage?" Viewpoint "A Grand Challenge" By Steven L. Kanter, M.D., editor in chief, Academic Medicine; Vice dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine The Back Page Ob/Gyn a Hit With Major Leaguers The Print Issue GME Innovations: Residency Training Focuses on Improving Chronic Care Medicine's Veiled Narratives New Electronic Service Unveiled for Applicant Recommendation Letters Read this and previous print editions at the Reporter Archive.

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