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AAMC Member Medical Schools Recognized for Advancing Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a press release following a Depts. of HHS and Education event recognizing efforts to advance nutrition training in medical education.

  • March 5, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Comments to GSA on SAM Certification Requirements

The AAMC submitted comments to GSA on its System for Award Management certification requirements for all recipients of federal assistance.

  • March 30, 2026
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Washington Highlights
On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • March 27, 2026
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AAMC Comments on Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain of Medicines and Supplies

The AAMC submitted comments in response to the CMS’ advance notice of rulemaking on strengthening the domestic supply chain of medicines and supplies.

  • March 27, 2026
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AAMC Responds to CMS on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

The AAMC submitted comments in response to the CMS’ request for information on fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs. 

  • March 27, 2026
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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Draft Data Policies

The AAMC on March 18 submitted comments to the NIH on a draft of a new controlled-access data policy and proposed revisions to the genomic data sharing policy.

  • March 27, 2026
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