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Advocacy & Policy

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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Testimony & Correspondence

Community letter to the Senate, organized by the Defense Health Research Consortium, requesting continued support for defense health research programs funded th

  • June 8, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC, COGR, AAU, APLU, AIRI, and ACE joint comments to House Committee on Science, Space and Technology subcommittees on Research and Technology and on Oversigh

  • June 7, 2017
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Community letter, organized by the American Council on Education (ACE), asking Congress to maintain the “historic commitment” to student financial aid and scien

  • June 7, 2017
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Washington Highlights

During the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils meeting, members raised pressing questions about the new NIH Grant Support Index (GSI).

  • June 2, 2017
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, highlighted the importance of scientific research during his remarks.

  • June 2, 2017
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The AAMC joined 58 organizations on a May 25 letter urging President Trump to make key appointments to his science advisory team.

  • May 26, 2017
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The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a joint Oversight, Research and Technology hearing.

  • May 26, 2017
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations May 23 held a hearing to examine the public health response to the Zika virus.

  • May 26, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

Community sign on letter to the White House, organized by the American Association of Geographers, urging President Trump to nominate “highly qualified individu

  • May 25, 2017
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The House Budget Committee held a hearing on the administration’s fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget proposal.

  • May 25, 2017
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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Advocacy Coalitions

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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AAMC Action

AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

We are a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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